The COVID-19 Pandemic: a Defining Global Crisis
Words: 1219 1223Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic stands as one of the most transformative and challenging events of the 21st century. Emerging in late 2019 in Wuhan, China, the virus rapidly escalated into a global health emergency, disrupting lives, economies, and societies on an unprecedented scale. Beyond the staggering toll on human life, the pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, highlighted deep social inequalities, reshaped work and education, and tested the resilience of governments and communities worldwide. This essay examines the multifaceted impact […]