Public Health is a critical aspect of medicine and healthcare that is often overlooked. However, it becomes essential during times of crisis, such as the Covid pandemic. Preventive measures and resources are necessary to protect the health of all citizens, as emphasized in the ‘Take care of your health’ meeting.
Elena Andradas, general director of Public Health of the Community of Madrid, stresses the importance of investing in prevention programs and maintaining updated information systems. She also highlights the need for training at all levels, particularly for health professionals. Additionally, collaboration between different entities and private companies is vital in the field of Public Health.
Collaboration with scientific societies and universities is crucial for the advancement of Public Health initiatives. Juan Carlos Gil, general director of Moderna for Spain and Portugal, emphasizes the importance of investment in production and distribution of vaccines to guarantee access for patients in Europe. As part of these efforts, Moderna has made significant investments in Spain and plans to continue doing so.
The acceptance of vaccines by the population is essential for prevention programs to be successful. Ángel Gil de Miguel from the Vaccine Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Health stresses the need to involve community and family medicine to improve vaccination rates among adults. Continuous observation and analysis
