Biography
Lord Reid of Cardowan contributed to a Lords debate on the Covid-19 Inquiry in September 2024, where he discussed public health preparedness and prevention. He welcomed the Minister's reference to mpox and highlighted the World Health Organization's declaration of ongoing African outbreaks as a global emergency, emphasising the timeliness and relevance of the inquiry's findings to current public health threats.
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“…over 200,000 lives lost, countless families affected and widespread disruption to our daily lives, economy and mental health. The inquiry has sought to capture that reality not only to honour the friends and family we have lost but to ensure that their experiences inform future actions.”
Record by topic
- Mental health750th of 8802.0
- Public health & prevention573rd of 6882.0