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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the establishment of the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice to address the long-term effects of COVID-19. This office will coordinate the government’s response to Long COVID, including associated conditions and the implementation of a National Research Action Plan. Over 14 federal departments and divisions are working together to reduce the impact of Long COVID and improve the quality of life for those affected. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health has launched the RECOVER Initiative, a $1.15 billion research program focused on understanding, treating, and preventing Long COVID. The initiative involves large-scale studies and clinical trials to develop interventions for the condition.
Resource Details
- Setting/Context of Implementation: Clinical
- Topics of Practice: Policy Change/ Development
- Outcomes of Interest: Reduction of Health Disparities
- Level of Evidence: Promising
- Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
- Social Determinants of Health: Healthcare Access and Quality
- Outside of US: No