Covid-19: planning a future that focuses on sustainability, health, and social value

The need for international solidarity, as discussed by Kickbusch and colleagues, has never been greater.1 Political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors are key determinants of society, of which healthcare is an integral part. The effects of covid-19 on these factors have been elaborated widely in different ways. Mankind faces many challenges in recovering from the existential threat these pose.

Political gain, financial return, and material acquisition are key barriers …