THE spread of the novel coronavirus across the world has devastated people’s lives,damaged their physical and mental health,and had a negative impact on social well-being.However,it has also served as a wake-up call,raising people’s awareness of the importance of building sustainable and resilient healthcare infrastructure.Collaboration has been crucial in the global response to the pandemic:stakeholders from different sectors and countries have shared information and best practices,coordinated medical supplies,engaged in the joint R&D of vaccines and medicines,and supported each other to face the challenges created by the pandemic.This collaboration should be strengthened,as no single country can win the battle against the novel coronavirus alone.