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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mahnaz Afshari, Ahmad Ahmadi Teymourlouy, Mohammadreza Maleki, Mohsen Asadi-Lari
Summary: The study aimed to identify and analyze the network of global health actors in the field of NCDs in Iran. Qualitative methodology and framework analysis were used, and in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with subject-matter experts from global, regional, and national levels of diplomacy. The findings indicate that a successful and sustainable program to combat NCDs requires the participation of multiple actors from governments, the private sector, and civil society at international, national, and local levels.
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Deivis Nicolas Guzman-Tordecilla, Blanca Llorente, Andres Vecino-Ortiz
Summary: This study evaluates the potential impact of the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on tobacco consumption in Colombia. The findings suggest that the implementation of the convention led to a decrease in smoking prevalence and monthly smoking incidence. It also indicates a possible shift from heavy smoking to lower-intensity smoking. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of governance strength in the implementation of the convention.
HEALTH POLICY AND PLANNING
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Robert Marten, Johanna Hanefeld, Richard D. Smith
Summary: This study examines the power dynamics of Japan and Indonesia in global health diplomacy during negotiations for the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goal for health (SDG3). The research finds that both countries exert non-material power to advance domestic political interests, with Japan mainly utilizing institutional power and Indonesia focusing on structural power. The analysis highlights the importance of intra-state institutions and broader foreign policy in shaping states' engagement in global health diplomacy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Neiloy R. Sircar, Stella A. Bialous
Summary: The connection between human rights and tobacco control is not prevalent in global health governance. However, in the Western Pacific Region, some authorities see tobacco control as a human rights issue. Tobacco control has become increasingly important for Pacific Island Countries in fulfilling their treaty obligations, suggesting that tobacco control advocates may explore these mechanisms to further influence the implementation of strong tobacco control measures under the WHO FCTC.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nippun Gupta, Bawa Singh, Jaspal Kaur, Sandeep Singh, Vijay Kumar Chattu
Summary: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of global cooperation through multilateralism in ensuring global health security. The paper critically examines the responses of multilateralism and global health diplomacy during the pandemic, emphasizing the need to revive multilateralism for a more sustainable future. Historical evidence shows that multilateralism through global health diplomacy plays a crucial role in managing and combating pandemics.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aastha Chugh, Monika Arora, Neha Jain, Aishwarya Vidyasagaran, Anne Readshaw, Aziz Sheikh, Jappe Eckhardt, Kamran Siddiqi, Mansi Chopra, Masuma Pervin Mishu, Mona Kanaan, Muhammad Aziz Rahman, Ravi Mehrotra, Rumana Huque, Sarah Forberger, Suranji Dahanayake, Zohaib Khan, Melanie Boeckmann, Omara Dogar
Summary: Despite the implementation of various policies to control smokeless tobacco, their specific impact remains unclear. A systematic review found that taxation and multifaceted policy initiatives were associated with significant reductions in smokeless tobacco use. However, sales bans may be prone to smuggling issues.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Eva Naznin, Olivia Wynne, Johnson George, Alexandra M. J. Denham, Mohammad E. Hoque, Abul H. Milton, Billie Bonevski, Kay Stewart
Summary: The study investigated the achievements and challenges of smokeless tobacco (ST) policy in Bangladesh, revealing deficiencies in policy regarding disclosure of harmful contents, standardized packaging, and tax measures, as well as challenges related to law enforcement. Participants recommended stronger leadership and political commitment, coordination between public and private sectors, and proper utilization of tobacco control resources to improve ST policy compliance with the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mohsen Asadi-Lari, Ahmad Ahmadi Teymourlouy, Mohammadreza Maleki, Mahnaz Afshari
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the challenges and opportunities in global health diplomacy (GHD) for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Challenges were identified at global governance, national governance, and industry levels, while opportunities were categorized into international, national, and individual levels.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
International Relations
Emma-Louise Anderson, Laura Considine, Amy S. Patterson
Summary: Trust and power are crucial in determining global health outcomes, with the power-trust cycle playing a critical role. By studying the relationship between faith-based organizations and donors, we found that trust as belonging interacts with power to influence cooperation and shape global health agendas.
REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sebastian Kevany, Shayanne Martin, Mike Reid
Summary: The University of California, San Francisco's CGHDDE conducted a workshop to help learners from LMICs understand how politics, policy, finance, governance, and security influence global health goals and outcomes.
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael De Luca, Mario L. L. Ramirez
Summary: The World Health Organization is developing a pandemic treaty in response to the perceived failures of the global COVID-19 response. The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control serves as a possible model for this treaty, but challenges related to harm reduction policies, private-sector involvement, and impact in low- and middle-income countries must be addressed. Similar challenges may be faced by the pandemic treaty, particularly from industry groups with financial interests.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Liangtao Liu, Yongli Huang, Jiyong Jin
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global economy and human communities. Promoting vaccine accessibility and affordability through diplomacy is crucial in addressing the crisis. China's vaccine diplomacy has been accused of pursuing geopolitical goals, but its sustainability is questionable due to competition with the US and doubts about the efficacy of Chinese vaccines.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Myron Anthony Godinho, Henrique Martins, Najeeb Al-Shorbaji, Yuri Quintana, Siaw-Teng Liaw
Summary: The realization of Global Digital Health is a central issue in Global Health Diplomacy. The need for accelerated digital health progress due to COVID-19 requires political structures and processes to establish a foundation for Global Digital Health. Digital Health Diplomacy involves three dimensions: Diplomacy for digital health, Digital health for diplomacy, and Digital health in diplomacy.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jasna Karacic Zanetti, Matthew Brown, Marin Vidak, Ana Marusic
Summary: Global health diplomacy is the practice of using foreign affairs to address health issues that require international collaboration. This study investigated how EU diplomats and health policy professionals understand the concept of health diplomacy, which has implications for diplomatic relations and patients' rights.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Mohsen Asadi-Lari, Ahmad Ahmadi Teymourlouy, Mohammadreza Maleki, Leila Eslambolchi, Mahnaz Afshari
Summary: This study aimed to explain the challenges and opportunities of global health diplomacy for NCDs in Iran. Identified challenges were categorized into five main themes, while opportunities were categorized into four main themes.
HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS
(2021)
