Role of the polio network in COVID-19 vaccine delivery and essential immunization, Lessons learned for successful transition

Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the public health agenda. The new virus revealed major gaps in health systems at the national and subnational levels. These gaps are felt more acutely in low- and middle-income countries.

As the world continues to respond to the pandemic, there is renewed focus on the need to close these gaps, and to build stronger, more equitable and resilient health systems. Building a skilled public health workforce that is well equipped to prepare for and respond to future health emergencies and to provide essential health services is at the centre of these efforts.