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Allison Annette Foster1, Gail Tomblin Murphy2, Vic Neufeld3
1Senior Advisor for Health Systems and Health Workforce, IntraHealth International Washington, DC.
World Health & Population
|February 6, 2018
Summary
Achieving universal health coverage requires innovative, evidence-based strategies beyond traditional development. Leveraging existing tools and lessons learned is key to advancing global health and wellbeing for all.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) necessitate a shift from conventional development models towards evidence-informed and innovative strategies.
- Key themes include Harmonization, Primary Healthcare, Leadership, Public Private Partnerships, Community Engagement, and Integrated Technologies.
Discussion:
- Optimizing resources and addressing contemporary challenges demand the capture and application of lessons learned.
- Evidence development is crucial for expanding thinking and shaping new paradigms in global health.
- Accountability is essential to steer progress towards universal health coverage, ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all.
Key Insights:
- Health is intrinsically linked to economic well-being, employment, education, gender equity, and access to basic necessities.
- The community level is a critical intersection where health systems, social structures, and cultural contexts converge.
- Health workers serve as the vital interface between health systems and the populations they serve.
Outlook:
- Thought leaders in the health sector are sharing evidence and experiences to guide future strategies.
- The focus is on utilizing the community-health system interface to accelerate progress towards achieving all SDGs.
- This collective knowledge aims to inform and expand thinking for a more sustainable and equitable global health future.
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