Quantification of Global Health Impact
Fazal Hussain1, Antonio Delgado2
1IMA to Director, International Health Specialist Program, Office of the USAF Surgeon General, 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042-5153.
Military Medicine
|August 14, 2020
Summary
Global Health Engagement (GHE) strategically uses health initiatives to build international partnerships and influence. Effective GHE planning and execution can significantly benefit national security objectives and campaign plans.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- International Relations
- Public Health Diplomacy
Background:
- Global Health Engagement (GHE) is recognized as a key component of national power projection.
- It serves to foster cooperation and goodwill with partner nations and allies globally.
- The strategic importance of GHE is increasingly acknowledged in international policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the multifaceted nature of Global Health Engagement.
- To highlight the strategic applications and potential benefits of GHE.
- To underscore the importance of proper planning and execution in GHE.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of Global Health Engagement strategies.
- Review of its dimensions, applications, and deliverables.
- Alignment with strategic planning frameworks like the SCP and Theater Campaign Plan.
Main Results:
- GHE is a dynamic and multidimensional process.
- Successful GHE requires meticulous planning and execution.
- It offers substantial strategic advantages when aligned with broader objectives.
Conclusions:
- Global Health Engagement is a critical tool for diplomatic and strategic influence.
- Effective implementation of GHE yields significant geopolitical and security benefits.
- Strategic alignment ensures GHE contributes to overarching campaign goals.
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