Building operational public health capacity through collaborative networks of National Public Health Institutes

Building operational public health capacity through collaborative networks of National Public Health Institutes

The strengthening of public health systems internationally is integral to the improvement and protection of global population health. Essential public health functions and services are provided for by a range of organisations working together, often co-ordinated and strategically led by national Min...

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Main Authors: Osman Dar, Robert Verrecchia, Olaa Mohamed-Ahmed, Neil Squires
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-09-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/4/5/e001868.full
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spelling doaj-be538c47a46a4bc6b5980d8f5648a1d12021-04-18T12:00:38ZengBMJ Publishing GroupBMJ Global Health2059-79082019-09-014510.1136/bmjgh-2019-001868Building operational public health capacity through collaborative networks of National Public Health InstitutesOsman Dar0Robert Verrecchia1Olaa Mohamed-Ahmed2Neil Squires3Chatham House, London, UKThe Centre on Global Health Security, Chatham House, Royal Institute of International Affairs, London, UKGlobal Public Health Division, Public Health England, London, UKGlobal Public Health, Public Health England, London, UKThe strengthening of public health systems internationally is integral to the improvement and protection of global population health. Essential public health functions and services are provided for by a range of organisations working together, often co-ordinated and strategically led by national Ministries of Health. Increasingly, however, National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) are being developed to better integrate and support the delivery of these services. In this paper, we outline the role of NPHIs, analyse their advantages and shortcomings, and explore their potential to deliver enhanced public health through collaborative networking as well as partnership with WHO.https://gh.bmj.com/content/4/5/e001868.full
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