COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY. COHESION, VULNERABILITIES AND SOCIAL REALITIES, pages: 263 - 268, 2023

Are the healthcare policies implemented in China and Europe effective in combating future pandemics?

Doi: https://doi.org/10.58603/ZLSY5669

Rezumat: COVID-19 came unprecedented, exposing the challenges in the healthcare policies of the EU and China in combating the virus. China's zero COVID-19 policy, although effective in reducing COVID-19 transmissions, was criticized by both the public and healthcare professionals. The policy was only effective in the short term, and once China eased its lockdown, the COVID-19 cases surged. Also, the EU's digital COVID-19 certificates, although vital in determining the COVID-19 status of the visitors during the pandemic, are only acceptable in the EU member states and expose travelers to the risk of contracting the disease. For health policies to be effective in combating future pandemics, they require improvement by involving public members and enhancing global cooperation.