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Mitja Vrdelja1, Sanja Vrbovšek1, Kristine Sørensen2
1National Institute of Public Health, Trubarjeva cesta 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Zdravstveno Varstvo
|June 8, 2026
Summary
Health literacy is crucial for resilient health systems. Integrating health literacy into global and national strategies, like Slovenia
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes health literacy as vital for resilient health systems (2025-2028 strategy).
- Effective health literacy strategies require integration into global and national frameworks for a coordinated approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the integration of health literacy into strategic frameworks.
- To highlight Slovenia's proactive approach to health literacy through national strategy and research.
- To outline future directions for enhancing health literacy in Slovenia.
Main Methods:
- Editorial review and analysis of global health strategies.
- Examination of national policy implementation in Slovenia.
- Discussion of future research and intervention needs.
Main Results:
- Slovenia has adopted a National Health Literacy Strategy (2025-2035) aligning with global directions.
- A second national health literacy survey is planned for 2026.
- Emphasis is placed on practical interventions and inter-sectoral collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Integrating health literacy into strategic frameworks is fundamental for system resilience.
- Slovenia's strategic and research initiatives demonstrate a commitment to advancing health literacy.
- Future efforts must focus on practical implementation, inter-programme coordination, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to foster a health-literate environment.
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