Public Health Word of the Year 2022 – New Normal
Issued Date
2023-09-01
Resource Type
eISSN
27692450
DOI
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85178236749
Journal Title
Public Health Challenges
Volume
2
Issue
3
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Public Health Challenges Vol.2 No.3 (2023)
Suggested Citation
Lucero-Prisno D.E., Shomuyiwa D.O., Ramazanu S., Adebisi Y.A., Duarte J.A., Azanza P.A., Wong M.C.S., Kouwenhoven M.B.N. Public Health Word of the Year 2022 – New Normal. Public Health Challenges Vol.2 No.3 (2023). doi:10.1002/puh2.102 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/98714
Title
Public Health Word of the Year 2022 – New Normal
Author's Affiliation
Southern Leyte State University
University of the Philippines Open University
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Catanduanes State University
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
National University of Singapore
Mahidol University
University of Lagos
University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division
University of the Philippines Open University
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Catanduanes State University
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
National University of Singapore
Mahidol University
University of Lagos
University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division
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Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption and forced the global community to adapt to a new way of life. The term ‘new normal’ encapsulates the notion that the pandemic has triggered radical changes, requiring rapid adaptation from the global community. The article focuses on examining the practical implications of the new reality in 2022, the challenges it presented, and the opportunities it offers for shaping the future of global health. The article also highlights significant public health stories that emerged in 2022, including the mpox surge, the impact of climate change, and reproductive health issues and their impact in shaping the ‘new normal’. It argues that the ‘new normal’ provides a unique opportunity to rebuild our world more responsively and sustainably. It emphasizes the need for global communities to maintain adaptability and foster innovation in the face of ongoing challenges. Making informed choices becomes crucial for achieving success within this shifting landscape. Conclusively, the article advocates for embracing the ‘new normal’ as a catalyst for positive change, both individually and collectively. By doing so, global communities can navigate the challenges ahead and create a world that is better prepared for future health crises.