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Introducing polysectionality: an innovative multidimensional policy framework towards decolonising global health.

Papia Sengupta1

  • 1Centre for Political Studies, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.

Global Health Promotion
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Decolonial global health (DGH) aims for inclusivity but often perpetuates Eurocentric views. A new

Keywords:
Global Southcolonialitydecolonialismglobal health/globalisationpolysectionalitywellbeing

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Published on: January 12, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Public Health Policy
  • Decolonial Studies

Background:

  • Decolonial global health (DGH) has gained prominence post-COVID-19, aiming for inclusive healthcare systems and equitable access for marginalized communities.
  • Despite its aims, DGH narratives are often Eurocentric, influenced by Global North perspectives rooted in colonialism, hindering equitable healthcare access.
  • The term 'decolonial' faces scholarly debate due to its appropriation by anti-democratic forces, yet remains influential in Global North funding and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically analyze the current discourse and implementation of decolonial global health (DGH).
  • To introduce a novel multidimensional policy framework, 'polysectionality', to diversify DGH and address its limitations.
  • To propose a strategy for achieving equitable health access by deconstructing the Global North-South binary.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of existing decolonial global health (DGH) literature and narratives.
  • Conceptualization and introduction of the 'polysectionality' multidimensional policy framework.
  • Examination of the Eurocentric biases within DGH and their impact on Global South healthcare systems.

Main Results:

  • The current Eurocentric DGH model, often adopted uncritically by the Global South, obstructs the goal of equal healthcare access, a key UN Sustainable Development Goal.
  • The proposed 'polysectionality' framework offers a diversified approach to DGH, moving beyond the restrictive North-South dichotomy.
  • This framework provides a practical blueprint for implementing decolonial health policies effectively, especially during global crises.

Conclusions:

  • Decolonial global health (DGH) requires a paradigm shift beyond Eurocentric frameworks to achieve genuine health equity.
  • The 'polysectionality' framework presents an innovative approach to diversify DGH and promote inclusive, holistic healthcare globally.
  • Effective implementation of DGH policies necessitates breaking down the North-South binary and adopting multidimensional strategies for universal health access.