COVID-19 INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL GUIDANCE

Abstract

Launch an urgent extraordinary appeal from the apply your idea programme; invite innovators to present innovative technological solutions to crisis-related challenges. launch virtual Egyptian hachthon; use the production capacity and expertise of the petrochemical alliance to produce quantities of disinfected materials; prepare future and strategic studies in various crisis-related area through experts and members of the academy Specialized quality boards produced a simplified science book in Arabic on HIV to raise public awareness of the pandemic. Providing innovative technological solutions to crisis-related challenges through the platform of the Egyptian innovation bank, Mobile application and early contact with suspect, Production of automatic personal sterilization gate, the academy of scientific research and technology has hired the venta Max team to fund the production of the respirator, Publication of a simplified HIV book. The plan has demonstrated the importance of flexible funding for scientific research in emergency circumstances and the ability to quickly generate funding if there are unprecedented ramifications that require rapid and effective intervention by the scientific research and innovation system. This crisis has pointed to the importance of building strong linkages between different actors from research institutions and industry. The role of knowledge coalitions and their rapid ability to harness the different expertise and abilities of alliance members to respond immediately to unforeseen circumstances were clearly demonstrated. The most responsive group in finding innovative solutions is young people aged 20 to 40, indicating the importance of paying attention to this age group when developing new programmes to finance innovation and entrepreneurship. The fact that a strong and organized entity at the head of the scientific research, technology and innovation system in Egypt, capable of steering according to the requirements of the state, organizing efforts and linking national institutions, has a significant impact on the ability of the scientific research and technology system to be strongly present in society and to react positively and rapidly to emerging challenges.