Advancing Health Equity in a Post-Pandemic World
Advancing Health Equity in a
Post-Pandemic World
Introduction
Literature Review
Introduction
to Literature Review
The
pandemic has turned the original discrepancy in people's illness into a telling
reality Health equity will become inevitable in the next period of revolution
(Benjamin,2020). Health equity is the most important task during this pandemic
period. To eliminate disparities in care, and to eliminate other points of
vulnerability for populations of all races. The literature review is limited to
studies that focus on strategies for promoting public health equities in this
post-pandemic period, with a special emphasis on rectifying structural faults
in medical care establishments and policy-making bodies. As outlined
previously, following the pandemic, health equity requires addressing multiple
aspects and includes however the public health infrastructure, which components
are socio-political; and even basic points after stopping work must have a
means of protecting oneself with healthcare. ProQuest and EBSCO Host databases
offered by the Monroe College Library were used in the lit review phase when to
seek out relevant research articles that dealt with the enhancement of health
equity following COVID-19. The following search terms were utilized: COVID-19
public health infrastructure, health in all policies, and health equity
post-pandemic COVID-19.
Review
of Literature
Strengthening Health Rights and
Social Justice Post-COVID-19
Conducted on this study published in the
Journal of Human Rights Practice was a study conducted by Yamin (2020) that
proposed constructive steps for fortifying health rights and social justice out
of COVID-19. In a quest to halt the transmission of this highly contagious
infection from human to person, researchers may have carried out a 90-person
survey to see who was vulnerable and how well protected that meant they should
be. By delving into the literature, this study examines theories, policy
assessments, and earlier works that have led to these recommendations. This
year saw Yamin (2020) take up social justice, health rights, and the pandemic
response. She found messages for intervention in each of these areas. According
to Yamin (2020), three key initial steps going forward towards environmental
health equality in the aftermath are equalization of vaccine distribution;
examination of public healthiness; and consolidation of global governance for
health. Those previously mentioned initiatives were to alleviate the adverse
effects of the pandemic on marginalized communities, and also more generally to
make health outcomes across the globe more equal. Although this study has some
limitations, such as the failure to be confirmed in reality and its efficacy yet
borne out--because a practical case study that supports it has not yet emerged
might not succeed in practice at all.
Public Health Infrastructure in
Pandemic Response
In the same way, Benjamin (2010) finds that
public health infrastructure played an important role during the pandemic. The
study, which was carried out in 2020, sought to reveal something about the fitness—nowadays—of public health systems. Population growth
in these conditions, together with other structural reasons like environmental
pollution and industrial waste a deteriorating planet could well for another
one. Benjamin's (2020) research was performed
all over the world, including countries thrown into chaos themselves by the
pandemic. Using a qualitative method, literature,
expert opinion, and case studies were combined to examine how the public health
market promoted broad social justice during an epidemic. Benjamin
(2020) aimed his research to identify the primary causes of health disparities
and determine whether the
present infrastructure is equipped to
overcome them. According to Benjamin (2020), to eliminate disparities involving
COVID-19 care and treatment one and access require a strong public health
infrastructure. The report demonstrates that nations with
more advanced public health systems are better positioned for handling such
crises, falling behind only in terms of the distribution
of resources and health facilities. However, there are still many voids to be
filled in public health infrastructure. This is particularly striking in
marginalized areas. Such disparities call for specific interventions to fill
them in. The research also showed that the public health infrastructure plays a
critical role in obtaining equal health for all. This was how the report went
about helping policymakers and health workers grapple with any future pandemics
or health crises.
HiAP for Health Equity Post-COVID-19:
Global Insights
In contrast to other studies, to look
into the concept of Healthcare in All Policies, or HiAP, as a strategy for
promoting health equity and wellness that fits the pandemic environment after
COVID-19 In 2021, worldwide and regional scale level is a study Green et al.'s
(2021) carried out this year. The researchers also made a deep and wide-ranging
investigation into the literature on HiAP's (Health in All Policies)
fundamental principles and possible effects on health performance. Measuring
the impact of HiAP on health imbalances and balancing health outcomes, to
obtain examples from different countries and regions, the researchers of this
study considered cases When part of the paper, research evidence from policy
documents, reports, and academic papers on HiAP implementation outcomes was
brought together One part of the study was to collect published materials on
HiAP in China. Based on this research, it was found that indeed, the
implementation of HiAP strategies could bring huge benefits to health justice
in a post-pandemic world. By integrating health effects into every policy area,
the government and policymakers can smooth out social determinants of health to
promote equal access to medical treatment in all its forms Ultimately these
HiAP approaches blur disciplinary boundaries; people in the community
participate in joint action so that interconnections outside any one field can
be made to look after the general health situation. Green et al. (2021) All for
Health study introduces an alternative way of thinking about health equity in a
post-COVID-19 world, according to the authors. Nonetheless, it relies on
existing literature rather than primary data collection and therefore may have
some problems with its understanding of globalization that are similar to those
found elsewhere in this research.
Analysis
of Literature
Yamin
(2020), Benjamin (2020), and Green et al. (2021), all address the need to
advance health equity in a post-pandemic context. However, each does so from
its angle and with a different degree of emphasis on components. Together they
press fundamentally for the underlying social determinants of health to be
tackled; they counsel that health policies and infrastructures must be
resilient enough to survive future crises comparably they should be flexible in
accommodating new threats.
Yamin
(2020) notes that epidemics must lead to social justice, and guarantee health
is above the law, it calls for a review of laws and policies opposed to that
aim The current crisis has exacerbated structural injustices. Benjamin (2020)
points to the role of the public health system, while government agencies
should be promoting equality in health utilization and services, concepts
underscore the importance of the healthcare system in maintaining less
importantly, the researchers want wellness and health to be characteristics of
the world after the pandemic Green et al. (2021) To achieve this vision called
“Healthcare in All Policies ( HiAP )”, one article calls for a strategy that
takes into account health across all domains.
Both Yamin
(2020) and Benjamin (2020) call for the provision of public health resources
and fair access to every person getting them. Yamin (2020) stresses treatment
with a growing rights-based approach for everybody should enjoy the benefits of
healthcare, rather than merely be marginalized. Benjamin (2020), by contrast,
sees governmental agencies as providing essential services and resources to
people in need like public health systems.
Contrary to
Yamin (2020) and Benjamin (2020), who are pro-HiAP proponents, Green et al.
(2021) suggest something more far-reaching by advocating for a strategic
approach that goes beyond independent sectors and takes into account different
interests at stake. All three agree that the societal determinants of health
are critical, but Green et al. (2021) further emphasize policy across domains
of government to eradicate health inequity. They contend that by including
health considerations in transport, housing, and education policy, among other
things, population health results can be positively impacted.
All three
articles talk about health equity and the importance of efforts to advance it
in the post-pandemic environment. But the way they do so is different; they
each have different approaches and different emphases. While Yamin (2020) and
Benjamin (2020) advocated a rights-based method and bolstered public health
infrastructure, Green et al. (2021) put forward a more all-encompassing
approach for HiAP across all sectors. Nonetheless, they all underline how
important it is to tackle systemic injustices and take forward health equity as
a post-pandemic recovery element.
Discussion
Introduction
to Discussion
So, the existing problem is the
immediate need to advance the equity and justice of health in a post-pandemic
world. This requires tackling systemic problems created and worsened by
COVID-19, as well as making sure that health rights are respected for people in
all income brackets and social orders alike. Global in scope, the problem of
promoting health equity in a post-pandemic world affects countries everywhere.
Specific situations and challenges will vary from place to place and group of
individuals to another. There are individuals from marginalized and
disadvantaged communities involved in this issue, who in multiple cases have
been hit harder than others by both the pandemic and preexisting systemic
inequalities of medical care provision. This will include but does not limit
itself to low-income communities, various ethnic and racial minorities,
disabled persons, and others in vulnerable situations.
Evidence-Based
Recommendations
Recommendations from Literature
Review
In
post-pandemic recovery efforts, it is crucial to remember the confluence of
health equity and social justice. This means dealing with the underlying social
determinants of health, and ensuring that those who are marginalized have
access to necessary resources and support (Yamin, 2020). public health
infrastructure can be built and operations enhance it with better reactivity
towards things like this pandemic crisis. This means upgrading monitoring
capabilities, systems for delivering health care, and people's capacity to use
those services (Benjamin, 2020). Adopt a "Health in All Policies"
approach to decision-making, by taking health into account as an asset for all
sectors and policies. Using such a comprehensive approach, one can tackle the
social economic environmental, and political problems that affect health,
promoting living in peace together in this post-pandemic world. (Green et al.,
2021). Set up cross-disciplinary task forces or committees at the local,
national, and global levels including experts from different disciplines such
as public health, law, sociology, economics, and environmental science. Such
task forces are charged to develop and execute complete strategies to place
health equity first, strengthen the public health infrastructure as a whole,
and include health considerations in all policies (Yamin, 2020; Benjamin 2020;
Green et al., 2021). Engaging both cooperation and expertise across sectors,
these programs can meaningfully address the multifaceted challenges of
pandemics and restore health equity in a post-pandemic world.
Program Recommendation
Health
equity in the post-COVID-19 world is the Health in All Policies framework as
applied in different regions (Green et al. 2021). This leverages public policy
to introduce health considerations into a variety of fields, taking into
account how social determinants affect health. In Finland, for example, the
government has pursued a health-in-policies approach and this has brought about
significant improvements in indicators of health and also a decline in health
inequalities (Green et al., 2021). The Finnish Model provides an example of
initiatives for intersectoral collaboration as well. By fostering cooperation
between health, education, housing, and other areas of socio-economic
development, people at the top can attack directly these underlying causes that
create health inequalities; they can ensure that everyone has equal opportunity
in life. (Green et al., 2021) This approach is necessary to create agreement
among influential agencies of government such as national targets together with
treaties that are signed and binding with other countries which causes
synchronization. To prioritize marginalized and disadvantaged
populations during policymaking and resource allocation, leaders should
actively engage with populations that are most impacted by health inequalities,
requesting their input in the decision-making process and tailoring
interventions to meet their specific needs (Yamin, 2020). This strategy calls
for a shift to participatory governance structures that let communities
co-design and carry out solutions to foster trust and accountability.
To achieve
these strategic goals effectively, leaders need to express the necessary
political commitment and devote enough resources to write off its
implementation. This includes putting money into programs to build the skills
and capacities of people involved in inter-sectoral collaborations and
community engagement efforts. Leaders should give priority to establishing data
collection systems and monitoring systems tracking progress toward health
equity objectives to identify where there may be space for good intentions to
become better deeds.
Addressing
the structural determinants underlying health inequities and promoting
inclusive decision-making processes, the implementation of these
recommendations is expected to bring about a revolutionary change in human
health. Through focusing policies on serving those at the edge of society and
partnerships that cut across many sectors, more well-balanced, fair societies
can be achieved. These societies can also resist future crises in a way that is
beneficial to everyone.
Conclusion
In such times as the present
pandemic, this is an urgent need: proactive measures to help provide health
rights and social justice. The researcher stressed the importance of the need
for comprehensive policies and processes that systematically eliminate social
inequality and ensure everyone can obtain healthcare. Focusing on
transformative reforms in the public health infrastructure, healthcare systems,
and legislative frameworks can lead societies toward promoting overall
well-being taking into account queer sufferers' needs as well. Only
governments, legislators, and healthcare stakeholders can answer that appeal in
the post-pandemic era and must vow to bring about a society in which everybody
has equal access to first-rate medical care (Yamin, 2020; Benjamin, 2020; Green
et al., 2021). After the epidemic, for underprivileged populations to obtain
universal health care without discrimination, structural barriers must be
removed and the inequalities corrected. It also means that today's healthcare
systems must be critically re-evaluated in the light of such concepts as
justice and equity. For the vast
majority of people, getting worthwhile medical care means waiting in long
lines, without guarantee that tests or therapies are available at the clinic to
which you have been referred (Benjamin, 2020). The COVID-19 outbreak has
exacerbated disparities in access to healthcare, even though advances in
medical research are enormous. An economical approach allows us to make sure
this does not happen now Human rights struggles over basic healthcare
inequalities continue; it is absolutely beyond the scope of this book but
should no longer be allowed clearly at all costs. Let's see whether the
combination of these two methods recommended here can produce satisfactory results
although two or even more potential risks are involved when another method is
added. Government, healthcare organizations, and lawmakers should make
comprehensive policies and actions geared toward inclusion a priority from now
on. Doing this will ensure that regardless of someone's socioeconomic status or
racial background, they have access to health care. If these problems are not
recognized soon, future responses to international health emergencies will
become much more difficult. And health disparities between nations could bring
trouble in all areas of human life.
References
Alicia Ely Yamin.
(2020). A Wake-Up Call in Our Upside-Down World: Three Starting Points for
Advancing Health Rights and Social Justice in a Post-Pandemic Future. Journal
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Benjamin, G. C. (2020).
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Green, L., Ashton, K.,
Bellis, M. A., Clemens, T., & Douglas, M. (2021). “Health in All
Policies”—A Key Driver for Health and Well-Being in a Post-COVID-19 Pandemic
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