Advancing towards a worldwide healthcare system in the post-COVID-19 era: benefits and barriers to international collaboration in healthcare.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed serious shortcomings in healthcare systems around the world. Shortages of staff, equipment and access to healthcare have created major obstacles for facilities when managing public health emergencies. The pandemic has resulted in a decrease in healthcare revenue, layoffs and furloughs of staff members, as well as decreased funding for public health programs. Global variations in response to the pandemic have resulted in varying death rates and economic damage, underscoring the necessity for a coordinated global health response. This editorial examines both the advantages and drawbacks of international healthcare collaboration when responding to pandemics, with an aim of building a comprehensive global healthcare system.