Over 350 organisations representing 40 million health professionals worldwide have written an open letter to G20 leaders urging them to ensure that trillions of dollars, euros and yuan pouring into post-pandemic economies are used to build a "healthy and green recovery".
The groups say the 20 nations accounting for 90% of global GDP should prioritise investment in public health, clean air, clean water and a stable climate to boost resilience against future health crises. "We have witnessed first-hand how fragile communities can be when their health, food security and freedom to work are interrupted by a common threat," the letter said, describing the Covid-19 pandemic that has infected more that five million and claimed nearly 350,000 lives