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OUR CHALLENGE

Emergency Planning

He then outlined in perfect detail exactly what would happen during a viral pandemic, including the medical, economic, social, behavioural and psychological consequences. I taught pandemic preparedness on the basis of his example for the next 12 years. Then it came to pass.

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Covid-19: An Address

Emergency Planning

The Covid-19 pandemic ought to teach us the importance of both preparedness and social participation. With regard to preparedness, emergency response consists of planned activities, standardised procedures and improvisation. Social participation is about the democratisation of emergency response.

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