Enhancing global health diplomacy for non-communicable diseases: application of the global health network framework

Globalization and Health

Research

Mohsen Asadi-Lari¹  Mohammadreza Maleki²  Ahmad Ahmadi Teymourlouy²  Mahnaz Afshari³ 

[1] Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;Department of Health Service Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran;

关键词: Global health diplomacy;    NCDs;    Global health network;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12992-023-00944-7

 received in 2022-07-19, accepted in 2023-06-03,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Background and aimUnderstanding the characteristics of global policy actors and the political context in which they address diplomatic issues in the field of NCDs can play an important role in advancing NCD-related goals. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the network of global health actors in the field of NCDs in Iran.MethodsThis study was conducted in 2020 using a qualitative methodology and framework analysis. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with subject-matter experts from all levels of diplomacy, including global, regional, and national, who had managerial, administrative, and academic experience.FindingsA total of 21 interviews were conducted with individuals who met the inclusion criteria. Following the framework of the World Health Network, the findings were divided into three general areas: the features of the network and the actors; the policy environment; and the characteristics of the issue.ConclusionA successful and sustainable program to combat NCDs requires the participation of multiple actors from governments, the private sector, and civil society at international, national, and local levels. The Global Network for Prevention and Control of NCDs should enhance the effectiveness of NCDs policies by highlighting the need to simultaneously improve the internal factors of the network, including relationships among the actors; external factors, including the policy environment; and the complex nature of NCDs.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
© The Author(s) 2023

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