Balancing Public Health and Economy in South Africa During COVID-19

This chapter explores South Africa's challenges in managing the COVID-19 crisis, balancing public health with economic concerns such as high unemployment rates and the impact of an extended lockdown on poverty and food insecurity. It discusses the necessity of safely reopening the economy while implementing measures like social distancing. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of government preparedness for pandemics and addresses the need to tackle other neglected existential risks for global well-being.