[Correspondence] Transforming the humanitarian system, not destroying it

Humanitarian assistance has saved millions of lives, improved public health outcomes, and strengthened communities in crisis.1 From responding to armed conflicts and natural disasters to advancing disease control and poverty reduction, the humanitarian and development sectors have played an indispensable role in reducing suffering worldwide. However, despite these successes, the existing humanitarian system is not fit for purpose in today's rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of conflict and displacement.