Canadian expert panel recommends data sharing, disease surveillance improvements, and health equity focus to better prepare for future pandemics.

A Canadian expert panel's report, "The Time to Act is Now," urges improvements in data sharing and disease surveillance to better prepare for future pandemics. It highlights the need to address health inequities affecting vulnerable communities, including Indigenous peoples, the homeless, and long-term care residents. The report stresses the importance of effective communication among governmental levels and calls for stronger scientific advisory protocols to avoid past delays.

October 16, 2024
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