OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDATIONS
The Commission’s report includes 26 recommendations for concrete actions to be taken within specific timeframes. They are designed to work together as a comprehensive, coherent framework to counter the threat of infectious-disease crises.
The recommendations (Table 1TABLE 1
Summary of the Commission’s Recommendations.
) fall into four categories. Three recommendations aim to ensure that the global community implements the proposed framework, commits the financial resources required, and monitors progress.
Ten recommendations are directed at reinforcing national public health capabilities and infrastructure, such as disease-surveillance systems and laboratory networks. These are designed to work as a package: clarifying what needs to be done, ensuring accountability and transparency through rigorous external assessment, and providing the incentives and financial resources required. They also stress the importance of community engagement in pandemic preparedness and response.