why it matters
The COVID-19 crisis ripped the lid off a public health system that was strained and starved before the pandemic hit. We can address immediate emergency needs in a way that builds a truly universal system for the long term and that protects health care workers, their patients, and all of us.

relief
Nobody left behind in our response to the crisis: that means PPEs for all frontline workers, testing and treatment for all.

recover
The epic spending power of the federal government must be directed at making the health care system whole after decades of cuts. Public health must be vastly stronger when the next pandemic hits.

reimagine
No country should compete with others for essential medical supplies. Establish local manufacturing of medical equipment and drugs, under public ownership. And universal health care must cover eyes, dental, and mental health.
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acknowledgements
Our demands were developed with inspiration from the leadership of the following groups, who are organizing in the face of COVID-19 to meet immediate needs and win long-term change within their own communities.
Find out more about their work here: