Tag: public health governance
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NACADA Welcomes Stephen Mairori Reappointment as Board Chair
Introduction: NACADA’s renewed leadership for Kenya’s anti-drug and alcohol initiative The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has officially welcomed the reappointment of Bishop Stephen Mairori as its Board Chair for a further three-year term. The decision, announced by President William Ruto, signals a continued commitment to strengthening Kenya’s national…
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Botswana NGOs Shut Out of HIV Strategy Talks: What It Means for the Country’s Health Future
Background: Botswana’s HIV Strategy and the NGO Community Botswana has long been cited as a regional model for HIV prevention, treatment, and care. Yet urgent questions are being raised about who shapes the country’s future HIV response. In recent negotiations about the next phase of Botswana’s HIV program, a notable absence stood out: Dr. Gaone…
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Future Perfect 25: Six activists and organizers tackling the trust deficit in global health
Rethinking trust at the heart of global health As the world grapples with a warming planet, antibiotic resistance, and escalating health inequities, a quiet but potent obstacle looms larger than any single disease: trust. The 2025 Future Perfect 25 highlights six activists and organizers who are trying to repair the trust deficit that undermines funding,…
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Adapting a Global One Health Evaluation Framework to Municipal Level in Fukuoka, Japan
Introduction: Why a municipal One Health framework in Fukuoka? The One Health approach — recognizing the interconnected health of people, animals, and the environment — has guided global health strategies for infectious disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental stewardship. Translating this framework to the municipal level in Fukuoka, Japan, offers an opportunity to align local…