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  • The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical weaknesses in healthcare systems globally.
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  • Individuals with kidney disease face heightened risks during health crises.

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  • To underscore the necessity of resilient healthcare systems for epidemic preparedness.
  • To highlight the specific needs of vulnerable populations, such as those with kidney disease, in pandemic planning.
  • To identify key components for effective health system response during outbreaks.

Main Methods:

  • Review of health system performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  • Examination of strategies for maintaining critical services and patient safety.

Main Results:

  • Millions died from COVID-19, but three times as many succumbed to health system failures.
  • Effective preparedness requires early outbreak detection, containment, and sustained critical services.
  • Maintaining dialysis access, medications, and quality of care is vital for kidney disease patients.

Conclusions:

  • Resilient health systems are paramount for future epidemic and pandemic response.
  • Integrating vulnerable populations' needs into preparedness plans is essential.
  • Leveraging technology, communication, and research can bolster health system resilience and improve outcomes.