Comparing two pandemics: A century apart

Jennifer Summers; Matire Harwood; Julie Bennett; Michael Baker; Nick Wilson

Comparing two pandemics: A century apart

Jennifer Summers
, Matire Harwood
, Julie Bennett
, Michael Baker
, Nick Wilson

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Abstract

This Briefing summarises our recently published study that compares the 1918-19 influenza pandemic with the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights similarities and differences in the nature of these pandemics, the responses, and their impacts on Aotearoa New Zealand and globally. It also emphasises the importance of learning from the past to inform current and future pandemic management, focusing on public health infrastructure, international cooperation, and addressing social determinants of health. The analysis reveals the critical role of rapid scientific advancements, such as new strategic approaches (notably elimination) and vaccine development, in mitigating Covid-19's effects. By extracting lessons from the 1918-19 influenza pandemic, we suggest ways to improve resilience and equity in healthcare systems for better preparedness and response to future public health emergencies.

Original language	English
Number of pages	11
Specialist publication	The Public Health Expert Briefing
Publication status	Published - 15 Mar 2024
Externally published	Yes

Bibliographical note

We thank the New Zealand Ministry of Health/Manatū Hauora for providing additional Covid-19 data directly for the purposes of this briefing.

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This research was supported by a donation from the late Professor Richard Seddon of Otago University, New Zealand.

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