Introducing 2022’s Public Health Word of the Year: The Rise of New Normal

The journal Public Health Challenges has unveiled the Public Health Word of the Year for 2022: "new normal." This term was chosen to reflect the significant transformations in public health prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The phrase captures the necessity for ongoing change in health practices, emphasizing how the pandemic has significantly changed our approach to global health. Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) President Dr. Jude Altiveros Duarte played an important role in the writing, reviewing, and editing of this article. He was joined by seven other authors, six of whom, including Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, who is now affiliated with SLSU, are members of the Editorial Board of Public Health Challenges. Their collaboration highlights the depth of expertise involved in addressing the urgent public health issues that arose during and after the pandemic.

The article aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being. By addressing the implications of the new normal, the study promotes a comprehensive and sustainable approach to health that can effectively respond to future adversities.

This publication is a crucial contribution to the ongoing dialogue in public health. By engaging in this integral discourse, SLSU reinforces its dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering innovative solutions that empower communities in navigating the complexities of a post-pandemic world.

To read full content: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/puh2.102