Ecumenical Global Health COVID-19 Response Framework

The World Council of Churches convened church and healthcare leaders from many countries to deliberate and develop a framework to encapsulate their engagement with the pandemic. This framework outlines intervention strategies for a variety of stakeholders, as well as a vision of churches that will embrace a holistic approach to health. This can be done through mechanisms that provide: People with relevant, accurate information; Communities with resources to promote resilience and independence in managing their health. Church-based healthcare providers with possibilities to assess and respond to health needs in integrated ways. More visibility to the vital role of church-based health care providers in their local health systems. With that vision, the framework identifies core challenges and response strategies.