Moving beyond (en)forced North–South collaboration for development

The case for a Global South centred model in global health

“…I aspire for us to reshape our mindsets and institutions, to shift from a charity based model whereby the Global South serves as a site for data provision in exchange for funding to a value-based model that drives collaboration for equitable health outcomes. I am optimistic because I have witnessed the remarkable work taking place in my country1213 and across the region 14. I have found that impactful work doesn’t always need foreign funds, but it does need people leading from the heart and with a belief that reducing health inequities is not only possible but essential.…”