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One of our most widely read articles at PLOS GPH journal! Country ownership in global health by Abdisalan M. Noor 1. Country ownership is not yours to ensure, you certainly cannot confer it 2 Do not confuse government with country, or ministry of health with the health system 3. Have a dialogue, ask questions, listen to those who live with the problem 4. ‘Evidentiary’ knowledge and control over funds create power asymmetries 5. You are a helper and an ally, accept these roles and stay true to them 6. The most important voices for change are often the quietest 7. The power of data to change minds is not simply in the ‘quality of the evidence’ but in the ‘change activism’ it catalyzes 8. One size doesn’t fit all, really! 9. Beware of the policy development addicts 10. Harvesting of national data is the silent scandal of global health https://lnkd.in/gTdbaJ-m

Resharing this piece...expand this link to read the key takeaways in the article and then consider whether you are part of the problem, or part of the solution. Excellent work. #countryownership #globalhealth

Abdisalan M. Noor, a renowned professor, wrote an excellent opinion piece on PLOS Global Public Health. The article emphasizes the critical importance of genuine country ownership in global health initiatives. It criticizes top-down approaches and emphasizes the importance of locally driven and supported sustainable health solutions, rather than those imposed by external entities. The article provides ten lessons learned over two decades in promoting ethical partnerships, advocating for equity in research, and supporting local voices, with the ultimate goal of decolonizing global health practices. An absolute must-read for anyone interested in global health. Read the full article [here](https://lnkd.in/dZv87WHF). #globalhealth #healthequity #partnerships #revolutionzing #decolonizing.

Action to achieve national and global health goals are facing huge financial and operational challenges impacting communities across the globe.     In this article co-authored alongside Mark Blecher, chief director at National Treasury of South Africa, Bob Fryatt, international health lead at Mott MacDonald, outlines the importance of standardising approaches and systems to attract investment and build resilient sustainable #HealthSystems: https://mottm.ac/3sXkVv7

Action to achieve national and global health goals are facing huge financial and operational challenges impacting communities across the globe.     In this article co-authored alongside Mark Blecher, chief director at National Treasury of South Africa, Bob Fryatt, international health lead at Mott MacDonald, outlines the importance of standardising approaches and systems to attract investment and build resilient sustainable #HealthSystems: https://mottm.ac/3sXkVv7

Action to achieve national and global health goals are facing huge financial and operational challenges impacting communities across the globe.     In this article co-authored alongside Mark Blecher, chief director at National Treasury of South Africa, Bob Fryatt, international health lead at Mott MacDonald, outlines the importance of standardising approaches and systems to attract investment and build resilient sustainable #HealthSystems: https://mottm.ac/3sXkVv7

Action to achieve national and global health goals are facing huge financial and operational challenges impacting communities across the globe.     In this article co-authored alongside Mark Blecher, chief director at National Treasury of South Africa, Bob Fryatt, international health lead at Mott MacDonald, outlines the importance of standardising approaches and systems to attract investment and build resilient sustainable #HealthSystems: https://mottm.ac/3sXkVv7

Action to achieve national and global health goals are facing huge financial and operational challenges impacting communities across the globe.     In this article co-authored alongside Mark Blecher, chief director at National Treasury of South Africa, Bob Fryatt, international health lead at Mott MacDonald, outlines the importance of standardising approaches and systems to attract investment and build resilient sustainable #HealthSystems: https://mottm.ac/3sXkVv7

Happening next Wednesday at 9AM EST -- join Abt Associates for a webinar on incorporating inclusive frameworks and strategies in the journey to achieve #HealthEquity. The two are inextricably linked!

What is the World Health Organization going to work on in the next four years? Now it's public as #WHA77 adopted the World Health Organization's 14th General Programme of Work for the years 2025-2028 (#GPW14). #GPW14 sees the next 4 year period as an exceptional window of opportunity to build resilient, fit-for-future health systems and, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, to get back on track to reach the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. #GPW14 has six strategic objectives which reflect major areas of focus for this period, clustered around main goal of PROMOTING, PROVIDING, PROMOTING HEALTH FOR ALL PEOPLE, EVERYWHERE: 📢 respond to the escalating threat to health posed by climate change 📢 address health determinants and root causes of ill health in key policies across sectors 📢 advance primary health care and essential health system capacities for universal health coverage 📢 improve health service coverage and financial protection to address inequity and gender inequalities 📢 prevent, mitigate, and prepare for health risks from all hazards rapidly detect and sustain the response to health emergencies. Check it out for yourself! https://lnkd.in/dh_ZR9g5