Now is the time to think long term, plan for next pandemic or major health crisis

We know that these viruses are with us forever, that they will continue to mutate, and that we must remain vigilant in our collective efforts to control them. In response to this need, CIHR is supporting the creation of a new Centre for Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies.

A pedestrian wearing a mask pictured walking in downtown Ottawa on Feb. 18, 2021. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research has developed a new strategic plan that addresses the need to bolster Canada’s capacity for rapid research response to ensure that we have the tools and processes in place to protect our population from future pandemics, writes Dr. Michael J. Strong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MICHAEL J. STRONG

February 24, 2021

The global pandemic has gripped the public consciousness and is understandably top of mind for most of us these days. From lockdowns to facemasks to social distancing, COVID-19 has instigated societal transformations, unlike anything we have experienced in our lifetim...

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