Global Health Governance and Policy : An Introduction.
Missoni, Eduardo.
Global Health Governance and Policy : An Introduction. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (329 pages)
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- Notes -- References -- Section 1 Globalization, development and health -- 2 Development, globalization and health -- 2.1 The idea of development -- 2.1.1 The attributes of development -- 2.1.2 Overturning the paradigm -- 2.2 What is globalization? -- 2.2.1 The three dimensions of the globalization process -- 2.2.1.1 The spatial dimension -- 2.1.1.2 The temporal dimension -- 2.2.1.3 The cognitive dimension -- 2.3 The impact of globalization on human health -- 2.3.1 Looking for a methodological framing -- 2.3.2 Is globalization good for your health? -- Notes -- References -- 3 Global estimates of health indicators -- 3.1 Need and use of global health estimates -- 3.2 The Global Burden of Disease Study -- 3.3 Global health estimate challenges -- Notes -- References -- 4 The right to health and the evolution of public health strategies in the context of global development policies -- 4.1 The global right to health -- 4.2 From disease eradication programs to health for all and primary health care -- 4.3 The international financial institutions and health systems reform -- 4.3.1 From the debt crisis to structural adjustment plans -- 4.3.2 Structural adjustment and health sector reform -- 4.4 Local health systems and health promotion -- 4.5 Sectorial programs and poverty reduction strategies -- 4.6 Health returns to the center of the global debate -- 4.7 The right to health and commercial interests -- 4.8 The renewed interest in a systemic vision -- Notes -- References -- Section 2 Global governance and health -- 5 Global governance in health -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 From international to global health governance, and global governance for health -- 5.3 Global health governance map -- References. 6 International institutions -- The United Nations system -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The United Nations Organization -- 6.2.1 The origins -- 6.2.2 Structure and functions -- 6.2.3 Subsidiary organs and other entities -- 6.2.4 The specialized institutions -- 6.3 The World Health Organization -- 6.3.1 The origins -- 6.3.2 Functions and structure -- 6.3.3 The evolution of WHO's role as the directing and coordinating authority in global health -- 6.4 The Bretton Woods institutions: the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank -- 6.4.1 The origins -- 6.4.2 Structure and functions of the International Monetary Fund -- 6.4.3 Structure and functions of the World Bank -- 6.4.3.1 World Bank health policies -- 6.5 UNAIDS -- 6.5.1 Origins -- 6.5.2 Structure and functions -- 6.6 The World Trade Organization and other free trade regimes -- 6.6.1 The origins -- 6.6.2 Structure and functions -- 6.6.3 The WTO system of multilateral trade agreements: main health-related aspects -- 6.6.4 Interagency collaboration on intellectual property rights and health -- 6.6.5 Free trade agreements negotiated outside the WTO -- Notes -- References -- 7 Governments and their groupings -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Groups of most influential countries: G8, G20 and BRICS -- 7.2.1 The G7/G8 -- 7.2.1.1 The origins -- 7.2.1.2 Structure and functions -- 7.2.1.3 The influence on global health policies -- 7.2.2 The G20 -- 7.2.3 The BRICS -- Notes -- References -- 8 Non-state actors -- 8.1 The origins -- 8.2 Transnational private business sector entities and their relevance in influencing policies affecting global health -- 8.3 Civil society organizations and their relevance in influencing policies affecting global health -- 8.4 Global philanthropy and its relevance in influencing policies affecting global health -- Notes -- References. 9 Global action networks and transnational hybrid organizations -- 9.1 The origins -- 9.2 Definition, functions and structure -- 9.2.1 Governance -- 9.2.2 Management and strategy -- 9.2.3 Financing -- 9.3 Global public-private partnerships' influence on global policies for health -- 9.4 The GAVI Alliance -- 9.5 The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria -- Notes -- References -- 10 Future challenges toward global governance for health -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 The "chaotic" nature of global health governance and its "narrative" -- 10.3 Leadership for health -- 10.4 Facing the challenge: which instruments? -- Notes -- References -- Section 3 Global policies and issues -- 11 Neoliberal globalization, global policies and health -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Changes in the ecosystem -- 11.3 Epidemics and the global spread of infectious diseases -- 11.4 The transformation of the global food system -- 11.4.1 The impact on nutritional status and health -- 11.4.2 Food security, food safety and food sovereignty -- 11.4.3 The global framework of policies and response -- 11.5 The tobacco epidemic -- 11.6 Human migration -- 11.7 Macroeconomic processes and global financial crises -- 11.8 Trade, intellectual property rights and access to drugs -- 11.9 eHealth and the global "health 4.0" challenge -- 11.9.1 Internet-related health risks -- 11.9.2 eHealth potential and challenges -- 11.9.3 eHealth policy and governance -- Notes -- References -- 12 Health systems in the global health landscape -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 The Universal Health Coverage movement -- 12.2.1 Policies towards Universal Health Coverage -- 12.3 Global challenges to health system sustainability -- 12.3.1 The epidemiological transition and the challenge of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) -- 12.4 System approaches to address contemporary global health complexity. 12.4.1 A fragmented global health governance -- 12.4.2 Social determinants of health, demographic and epidemiological transitions -- 12.4.3 The specialization of health care and health professionals -- 12.4.4 The pluralistic nature of health systems -- Notes -- References -- 13 Global health financing and Development Assistance for Health -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Development Assistance for Health and global financing instruments -- 13.2.1 Global Innovative Financing Instruments (GIFIs) -- 13.3 DAH modalities and health systems -- 13.3.1 Project aid -- 13.3.2 Program assistance -- Direct budget support -- Sector-wide approach -- 13.3.3 From International Health Partnership to UHC2030 -- 13.4 Main issues and challenges -- 13.4.1 DAH resources -- 13.4.2 Fragmentation -- 13.4.3 Verticalization -- 13.4.4 Geographical allocation -- Notes -- References -- 14 Career opportunities in global health -- 14.1 Global health trends and education -- 14.2 "Hands-on" training: internships and first steps in the "career" -- 14.3 Working in global health -- 14.4 The ethical global health professional -- Notes -- References -- Index.
This textbook outlines the fundamentals of global health, introducing it as a key element of sustainable development. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it examines the relationship between globalization and the determinants of health; This book is ideal for students and professionals with an interest in global health and health governance.
9781351188982
World health.
Electronic books.
RA418 .M577 2019
362.1
Global Health Governance and Policy : An Introduction. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (329 pages)
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of contents -- Illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- 1 Introduction -- Notes -- References -- Section 1 Globalization, development and health -- 2 Development, globalization and health -- 2.1 The idea of development -- 2.1.1 The attributes of development -- 2.1.2 Overturning the paradigm -- 2.2 What is globalization? -- 2.2.1 The three dimensions of the globalization process -- 2.2.1.1 The spatial dimension -- 2.1.1.2 The temporal dimension -- 2.2.1.3 The cognitive dimension -- 2.3 The impact of globalization on human health -- 2.3.1 Looking for a methodological framing -- 2.3.2 Is globalization good for your health? -- Notes -- References -- 3 Global estimates of health indicators -- 3.1 Need and use of global health estimates -- 3.2 The Global Burden of Disease Study -- 3.3 Global health estimate challenges -- Notes -- References -- 4 The right to health and the evolution of public health strategies in the context of global development policies -- 4.1 The global right to health -- 4.2 From disease eradication programs to health for all and primary health care -- 4.3 The international financial institutions and health systems reform -- 4.3.1 From the debt crisis to structural adjustment plans -- 4.3.2 Structural adjustment and health sector reform -- 4.4 Local health systems and health promotion -- 4.5 Sectorial programs and poverty reduction strategies -- 4.6 Health returns to the center of the global debate -- 4.7 The right to health and commercial interests -- 4.8 The renewed interest in a systemic vision -- Notes -- References -- Section 2 Global governance and health -- 5 Global governance in health -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 From international to global health governance, and global governance for health -- 5.3 Global health governance map -- References. 6 International institutions -- The United Nations system -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The United Nations Organization -- 6.2.1 The origins -- 6.2.2 Structure and functions -- 6.2.3 Subsidiary organs and other entities -- 6.2.4 The specialized institutions -- 6.3 The World Health Organization -- 6.3.1 The origins -- 6.3.2 Functions and structure -- 6.3.3 The evolution of WHO's role as the directing and coordinating authority in global health -- 6.4 The Bretton Woods institutions: the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank -- 6.4.1 The origins -- 6.4.2 Structure and functions of the International Monetary Fund -- 6.4.3 Structure and functions of the World Bank -- 6.4.3.1 World Bank health policies -- 6.5 UNAIDS -- 6.5.1 Origins -- 6.5.2 Structure and functions -- 6.6 The World Trade Organization and other free trade regimes -- 6.6.1 The origins -- 6.6.2 Structure and functions -- 6.6.3 The WTO system of multilateral trade agreements: main health-related aspects -- 6.6.4 Interagency collaboration on intellectual property rights and health -- 6.6.5 Free trade agreements negotiated outside the WTO -- Notes -- References -- 7 Governments and their groupings -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Groups of most influential countries: G8, G20 and BRICS -- 7.2.1 The G7/G8 -- 7.2.1.1 The origins -- 7.2.1.2 Structure and functions -- 7.2.1.3 The influence on global health policies -- 7.2.2 The G20 -- 7.2.3 The BRICS -- Notes -- References -- 8 Non-state actors -- 8.1 The origins -- 8.2 Transnational private business sector entities and their relevance in influencing policies affecting global health -- 8.3 Civil society organizations and their relevance in influencing policies affecting global health -- 8.4 Global philanthropy and its relevance in influencing policies affecting global health -- Notes -- References. 9 Global action networks and transnational hybrid organizations -- 9.1 The origins -- 9.2 Definition, functions and structure -- 9.2.1 Governance -- 9.2.2 Management and strategy -- 9.2.3 Financing -- 9.3 Global public-private partnerships' influence on global policies for health -- 9.4 The GAVI Alliance -- 9.5 The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria -- Notes -- References -- 10 Future challenges toward global governance for health -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 The "chaotic" nature of global health governance and its "narrative" -- 10.3 Leadership for health -- 10.4 Facing the challenge: which instruments? -- Notes -- References -- Section 3 Global policies and issues -- 11 Neoliberal globalization, global policies and health -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Changes in the ecosystem -- 11.3 Epidemics and the global spread of infectious diseases -- 11.4 The transformation of the global food system -- 11.4.1 The impact on nutritional status and health -- 11.4.2 Food security, food safety and food sovereignty -- 11.4.3 The global framework of policies and response -- 11.5 The tobacco epidemic -- 11.6 Human migration -- 11.7 Macroeconomic processes and global financial crises -- 11.8 Trade, intellectual property rights and access to drugs -- 11.9 eHealth and the global "health 4.0" challenge -- 11.9.1 Internet-related health risks -- 11.9.2 eHealth potential and challenges -- 11.9.3 eHealth policy and governance -- Notes -- References -- 12 Health systems in the global health landscape -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 The Universal Health Coverage movement -- 12.2.1 Policies towards Universal Health Coverage -- 12.3 Global challenges to health system sustainability -- 12.3.1 The epidemiological transition and the challenge of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) -- 12.4 System approaches to address contemporary global health complexity. 12.4.1 A fragmented global health governance -- 12.4.2 Social determinants of health, demographic and epidemiological transitions -- 12.4.3 The specialization of health care and health professionals -- 12.4.4 The pluralistic nature of health systems -- Notes -- References -- 13 Global health financing and Development Assistance for Health -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Development Assistance for Health and global financing instruments -- 13.2.1 Global Innovative Financing Instruments (GIFIs) -- 13.3 DAH modalities and health systems -- 13.3.1 Project aid -- 13.3.2 Program assistance -- Direct budget support -- Sector-wide approach -- 13.3.3 From International Health Partnership to UHC2030 -- 13.4 Main issues and challenges -- 13.4.1 DAH resources -- 13.4.2 Fragmentation -- 13.4.3 Verticalization -- 13.4.4 Geographical allocation -- Notes -- References -- 14 Career opportunities in global health -- 14.1 Global health trends and education -- 14.2 "Hands-on" training: internships and first steps in the "career" -- 14.3 Working in global health -- 14.4 The ethical global health professional -- Notes -- References -- Index.
This textbook outlines the fundamentals of global health, introducing it as a key element of sustainable development. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it examines the relationship between globalization and the determinants of health; This book is ideal for students and professionals with an interest in global health and health governance.
9781351188982
World health.
Electronic books.
RA418 .M577 2019
362.1