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Extraordinary Health Hazards and their Socio-Economic Effects in South Asia : What have we Learnt from COVID-19 / by Arindam Banik, Sahana Roy Chowdhury, Dona Ghosh

By: Contributor(s): Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: South Asia Economic and Policy StudiesPublisher: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore, 2026Publisher: Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2026Description: 1 Online-Ressource (XXV, 175 p. 57 illus., 50 illus. in color.)ISBN:
  • 9789819557295
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9789819557288 | 9789819557301 | 9789819557318 | Erscheint auch als: 9789819557288 Druck-Ausgabe | Erscheint auch als: 9789819557301 Druck-Ausgabe | Erscheint auch als: 9789819557318 Druck-AusgabeDDC classification:
  • 338.4761 23
DOI: DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-5729-5Online resources: Summary: Chapter 1: Unveiling the Health Care Crisis in South Asia: A Call for Transformation Amplified by COVID-19 -- Chapter 2: Confronting the Socio-Economic Challenges Stemming from the Extraordinary Health Crisis Created by COVID-19 -- Chapter 3: Exploring the Impact of Extraordinary Health Hazards on Growth, Investment, and Employment: A Deeper Dive -- Chapter 4: COVID-19 and Economic Hardship in South Asia -- Chapter 5: Vaccine Initiative in South Asia -- Chapter 6: Health Care System in South Asia: Addressing Demand-Side Challenges -- Chapter 7: Health Care System in South Asia: Addressing Supply-Side Challenges -- Chapter 8: Bridging Healthcare Gaps in South Asia: A Collaborative Journey Towards Healthier Communities -- Chapter 9: Final Thoughts and Policy Insights.Summary: This book offers a thorough examination of the multifaceted impacts and responses enacted by South Asian economies to extra-ordinary health threats such as the recent pandemic of COVID-19. It places a strong emphasis on critical elements of healthcare service demand and supply. Presenting a meticulous evaluation of health sector interventions, the book focuses on the efficacy of vaccine policies and the durability of substantial improvements made to healthcare infrastructure during the pandemic. It addresses some key themes such as the economic and social landscapes existing before the pandemic, as well as quality and scope of the interventions employed. The analysis also reviews the performance of various nations across different waves of COVID-19 and outlines actionable recovery strategies to rebuild stronger health systems. is the book also explores the call to implement universal health coverage (UHC) that specifically targets vulnerable groups, in conjunction with a variety of health insurance schemes. It is an important resource for researchers, policy makers and all those working towards improving the health infrastructure in South Asia in particular, and Global South in general.PPN: PPN: 1961263319Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-2-SEB | ZDB-2-ECF | ZDB-2-SXEF
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