Public Health Financing and Responses to COVID-19: Lessons from South Korea

Park, Hyeki; Sim, Boram; ‍Zhao, Bo; Nam, Eun Woo

doi:10.3390/healthcare10040750

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“…Several factors influenced the suboptimal results of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Romania. Appropriate planning and provision of health infrastructure and workforce require the allocation of adequate financial resources and the flexible adaptation of regulations to the epidemic [ 68 , 69 ].…”

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Riding the Pandemic Waves—Lessons to Be Learned from the COVID-19 Crisis Management in Romania

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In our analysis, we assessed how Romania dealt with the numerous challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic during 2021. In that year, the government had to deal with two waves of COVID-19 pandemics caused by the new variants, the low vaccination rate of the population, the overload of the healthcare system and political instability at the same time. Based on publicly available databases and international literature, we evaluated government measures aimed at reducing the spread of the pandemic and ensure the operation of the healthcare workforce and infrastructure. In addition, we evaluated measures to provide health services effectively and the government’s pandemic responses regarding excess mortality in 2021. In the absence of a complex monitoring system, limited information was available on the spread of the pandemic or the various risk factors at play. Due to incomplete and inadequate management systems, the government was unable to implement timely and adequate measures. Our analysis concludes that the management of a pandemic can only be successful if data are collected and evaluated using complex systems in a timely manner, and if members of society adhere to clearly communicated government measures due to high levels of trust in the government.

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Riding the Pandemic Waves—Lessons to Be Learned from the COVID-19 Crisis Management in Romania

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“…Having sufficient vaccination coverage before embarking on the exit strategy, the key factor that sets South Korea out for success is its rapid and extensive testing throughout the phase. Since March 2022, South Korea has implemented its famous response strategy known as “test, trace, treat” and officially classified COVID-19 Omicron variant as flu-like ( 30 , 31 ). As of April, South Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell below 100,000 for the first time in 7 weeks, predicting a halt of the omicron wave ( 32 ).…”

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The COVID-19 endemic in Vietnam: Contextual considerations and implications

Doan

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et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…In South Korea, which has a national health insurance system for UHC, both COVID-19 patients with and without COVID-19 received active testing and treatment [13]. This significantly reduced the financial burden of medical treatment and hospitalization [14,15]. Previous research has highlighted the importance of robust health systems in responding to disease outbreaks and ensuring access to healthcare services [16].…”

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Association between health systems and universal health coverage and COVID-19 testing rates in 194 countries: Cross-sectional ecological study

Lee,

Lee

2024

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of health systems worldwide, underscoring the critical need for robust and resilient healthcare infrastructure in effectively responding to disease outbreaks. This study aimed to address this need by examining the impact of health system indicators and universal health coverage (UHC) on COVID-19 testing rates. Method The study used secondary data from international organizations, peer-reviewed journals, and statistical portals. The primary outcome measure was COVID-19 testing rates, and the independent variables encompassed various health system indicators, including healthcare workforce density, the Healthcare Access and Quality Index (HAQ), UHC Coverage Index, and UHC Effective Coverage. The statistical analyses included simple and multiple regression models to determine the effects of these variables on COVID-19 testing rates while accounting for potential covariates. Findings: The findings revealed positive associations between health system indicators, UHC, and COVID-19 testing rates. Notably, the HAQ index exhibited the strongest positive correlation with COVID-19 testing rates. Multiple regression models further confirmed the positive relationships between UHC and health system indicators, and COVID-19 testing rates. Conclusion The study interpreted the results and underscored the significance of well-functioning health systems and UHC in achieving higher COVID-19 testing rates. This suggests that countries with well-structured health systems, advanced infrastructure, and adequate healthcare workforce are better equipped to conduct efficient testing. Moreover, the study emphasized the link between UHC and COVID-19 testing rates, noting that countries with greater UHC tend to exhibit higher testing rates. These findings contribute to our understanding of the association between health systems, UHC, and diagnostic testing for infectious diseases like COVID-19.

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Public Health Financing and Responses to COVID-19: Lessons from South Korea

Cited by 6 publications

References 46 publications

Riding the Pandemic Waves—Lessons to Be Learned from the COVID-19 Crisis Management in Romania

Riding the Pandemic Waves—Lessons to Be Learned from the COVID-19 Crisis Management in Romania

The COVID-19 endemic in Vietnam: Contextual considerations and implications

Association between health systems and universal health coverage and COVID-19 testing rates in 194 countries: Cross-sectional ecological study

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