Public Health in Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Health Governance, Migrant Labour, and International Health Crises

The WHO's lack of effective leadership in Asia has led to contested global health governance and exposed the vulnerability of highly interdependent economies to pandemics. The pandemic has undermined global health and increased the risk of security for migrant workers, with millions stranded and facing limited access to health services. Public Health in Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic offers a framework for understanding the pandemic through the lens of global governance in health and labor.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2022
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Asian countries have faced varying degrees of success in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization's (WHO) ineffective leadership in the region has led to increased contention in global health governance. The pandemic continues to erode global health, and the highly interconnected economies in Asia have underscored the swiftness with which pandemics can spread. The security of migrant workers has become increasingly precarious, with millions stranded and facing limited access to essential health services.

To better understand the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia, Public Health in Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Health Governance, Migrant Labour, and International Health Crises offers a comprehensive framework. It examines the pandemic through the lens of global governance in health and labor, providing insights into the challenges and responses of Asian countries.

The book highlights the WHO's inadequate response to the pandemic, which has been criticized for its slow and fragmented approach. It also examines the impact of the pandemic on global health governance, including the United Nations (UN) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The authors argue that the pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of existing international health institutions and called for a more coordinated and effective response to future health crises.

The book also explores the challenges faced by Asian countries in combating the pandemic, including limited healthcare resources, inadequate public health infrastructure, and the impact of travel restrictions on the spread of the virus. It examines the role of migrant workers in the pandemic, particularly in countries such as China, India, and the Philippines, where they have been essential in maintaining economic activity but have faced significant risks to their health and safety.

The authors propose a range of solutions to address the challenges faced by Asian countries, including strengthening healthcare systems, improving public health infrastructure, and promoting greater cooperation between governments and international organizations. They also emphasize the importance of addressing the social and economic factors that contribute to health disparities and inequality, such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to education.

In conclusion, Public Health in Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Health Governance, Migrant Labour, and International Health Crises is a valuable resource for understanding the pandemic in Asia and its broader implications for global health governance. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by Asian countries and proposes practical solutions to address them. It is essential reading for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the impact of the pandemic on global health and the role of international organizations in responding to health crises.

Asian countries have faced varying degrees of success in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization's (WHO) ineffective leadership in the region has led to increased contention in global health governance. The pandemic continues to erode global health, and the highly interconnected economies in Asia have underscored the swiftness with which pandemics can spread. The security of migrant workers has become increasingly precarious, with millions stranded and facing limited access to essential health services.

To better understand the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia, Public Health in Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Health Governance, Migrant Labour, and International Health Crises offers a comprehensive framework. It examines the pandemic through the lens of global governance in health and labor, providing insights into the challenges and responses of Asian countries.

The book highlights the WHO's inadequate response to the pandemic, which has been criticized for its slow and fragmented approach. It also examines the impact of the pandemic on global health governance, including the United Nations (UN) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The authors argue that the pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of existing international health institutions and called for a more coordinated and effective response to future health crises.

The book also explores the challenges faced by Asian countries in combating the pandemic, including limited healthcare resources, inadequate public health infrastructure, and the impact of travel restrictions on the spread of the virus. It examines the role of migrant workers in the pandemic, particularly in countries such as China, India, and the Philippines, where they have been essential in maintaining economic activity but have faced significant risks to their health and safety.

The authors propose a range of solutions to address the challenges faced by Asian countries, including strengthening healthcare systems, improving public health infrastructure, and promoting greater cooperation between governments and international organizations. They also emphasize the importance of addressing the social and economic factors that contribute to health disparities and inequality, such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to education.

In conclusion, Public Health in Asia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Health Governance, Migrant Labour, and International Health Crises is a valuable resource for understanding the pandemic in Asia and its broader implications for global health governance. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by Asian countries and proposes practical solutions to address them. It is essential reading for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the impact of the pandemic on global health and the role of international organizations in responding to health crises.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463720977