Ghewij, Sara-Luana (2025) Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness: A Case Study of Frisius Medical Center Post-COVID-19. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
Covid-19, a deadly pandemic that made the world silent, has still left some ever-lasting impacts on our society. Especially the Dutch’s hospitals and intensive care units. With the lack of medical staff, many have said to be burned out or scared for their own health. Many hospitals around the world faced many challenges such as; not having enough beds, or even lack of oxygen machines. Hospitals were not prepared for the intensity that Covid-19 brought. With the change of weather, globalization and being exposed to new specimens, it can all contribute to new emerging airborne diseases. “not if it, but when” – these are powerful words often mentioned by researchers around the world, stressing the importance of the next “attack”. To remind us that the next pandemic can hit us anytime, and that we should be prepared for the next one. Maybe Covid-19 was a wake-up call for hospitals, or maybe it’s a lesson to learn. This thesis aims to examine: To what extent has Frisius Medical Center in Leeuwarden strengthened its preparedness for future airborne pandemics post-Covid-19? Key findings show: (1) improved ICU capacity and surveillance systems, (2) ongoing challenges in zoonotic monitoring and staff burnout, and (3) vulnerabilities from budget cuts. The research concludes that while improvements were made, structural changes remain essential for true pandemic preparedness. This research will analyze these questions based on the Dutch Healthcare System in Leeuwarden.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Zutphen, T. van |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jun 2025 09:31 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Jun 2025 09:31 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/609 |
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