Photo: BIGSTOCKHave rich countries failed the world in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic? Empathy and generosity played an important role in the response of the world’s wealthy community in the financial crisis of 2008-09. A paucity of collaboration is being reflected on the management of the overall impact of Covid -- which is related to the future of humanity, short term and longer. Nearly four and a half months has elapsed since his appeal, and the lack of any effective response from the wealthy countries caused him great concern. Dr Raqibul Mohammad Anwar is Specialist Surgeon, Global Health Policy and Planning Expert, and Retired Colonel, Royal Army Medical Corps, UK Armed Forces.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 29, 2020 15:33 UTC