Episode 12: An insight into the national COVID-19 response

In this episode NPS MedicineWise CEO Steve Morris is joined by Professor Michael Kidd AM, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Australian Government Department of Health. They discuss the role of the Department of Health’s National Incident Room and the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce, the challenges of managing chronic disease during this pandemic - particularly in vulnerable populations, and some the ways health professionals are ensuring continuity of care and access to medicines to patients in this rapidly changing environment. Further reading National Incident Room: www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/national-incident-room National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce: covid19evidence.net.au