KUISCID Supports Turkey Studies of Global Pandemic Report
Koç University KUISCID contributed to the Turkey leg of an international report advocating people-centric approaches against global epidemics.
The report titled Transforming Pandemic Preparedness for Equity, prepared to strengthen preparations against future health crises, was launched in New York.
Introduction of the Report
The commission established in collaboration with the National University of Singapore and The Lancet announced the results of three years of work carried out in twenty countries.
Turkey Studies
Koç University İş Bankası Center for Infectious Diseases Research and Application (KUISCID) actively participated in the Turkey leg of this comprehensive global report.
Expert Contributions
KUISCID Founding Director Prof. Dr. Önder Ergönül and Prof. Dr. Özge Karadağ from Bahçeşehir University made significant contributions to the studies in Turkey.
New Approaches
The prepared text aims to move the understanding of preparedness for epidemics beyond mere laboratory capacity and vaccine stockpiles.
Key Findings
The report emphasized that pandemic resilience is directly related to social conditions, institutional trust, and access to health systems.
PRIME Test Approach
The commission identified five core systemic issues that make societies vulnerable and developed a new test for countries to conduct assessments.