CUGH 2024 Conference Plenary 2

Politics, Governance, & Global Health: Opportunities for Impact

Political choices, effective, transparent governance and capacity within the public service have a profound impact on the social determinants of health. We have seen this play out positively and negatively across the world in responses to pandemics, human rights abuses, conflict, corruption, access to social services and the translation of research into public policy. Despite the powerful impact strengthening the public service and effective engagement with governments can have on human wellbeing, this area has drawn little attention or investment. This panel will explore how forging effective collaborations between academia, funders, and governments are essential to impacting the pressing global health challenges nations and the world are facing.