The Universal Triangle to Ensure Health Security

Sazgarnejad, Saharnaz; Takian, Amirhossein

doi:10.3389/ijph.2022.1605443

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“…Health is the only area of social policy, which is a prerequisite, output and indicator of a sustainable society simultaneously, and have to be accepted as a universal value and a common social and political goal for all human beings [ 7 ]. Numerous threats have led to rapid and unpredictable changes to sustainable health [ 8 ]. Conventionally, governments are responsible to improve citizens’ health and well-being and achieve sustainable and resilient health systems.…”

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Institutionalization for good governance to reach sustainable health development: a framework analysis

Haghighi,

Takian

2024

Global Health

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Background This article explores the concept of institutionalization, which is the process of transforming ideas into programs and automating actions, in the context of health system governance and sustainable development. Institutionalization is a key mechanism for creating accountable and transparent institutions, which are essential for achieving health system resilience and sustainability. This study identifies the components and dimensions of institutionalization in the health system and its relationship with good governance and sustainable health development. Main text We applied a scoping review method in five steps. First, we formulated a question for our research. Then, we concluded a comprehensive literature search in five electronic databases for identifying relevant studies. This review has two phases: identifying the concept of institutional approach and its components in health system, and its relationship with good governance to reach Sustainable Health Development (SHD). The third step was study selection, and the 1st author performed data abstraction. The key issues which are identified in our review, related to the concepts of SDH, its goals, pillars and principles; positive peace; good governance; components of institutional approach components, and their relations. Finally, we summarized and organized our findings in a format of a proposed conceptual framework, to underpin the role of institutionalization in the health system to achieve sustainable development. Conclusion Institutionalization is a key concept for achieving positive peace and good governance, which requires meaningful involvement of leaders, politicians, civil society, and public participation. It also depends on the conditions of justice, human rights, transparency, accountability and rule of law. In the wake of COVID-19, institutionalization is more crucial than ever for advancing sustainable development, especially in the context of low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

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Institutionalization for good governance to reach sustainable health development: a framework analysis

Haghighi,

Takian

2024

Global Health

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“…The combined WoG-WoS approach renders governmental and societal solidarity to tackle global health emergencies such as pandemics (9). In addition to various ministries and government agencies, efficient engagement of academia, community stakeholders, private enterprises, and citizens is essential for the effective management of pandemics (10).…”

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The Whole-of-Government, Whole-of-Society Approach in Tackling COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran: Evidence for Policymakers

Haghighat,

Takian,

Raoofi

et al. 2023

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: Some countries have adopted the whole-of-government (WoG), whole-of-society (WoS) approach to face the recent global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. By applying the WoG approach, sectors beyond health have to work across boundaries to achieve an integrated government response to particular issues, such as global health emergencies. Furthermore, the WoS approach puts communities at the center of response, which is vital for effectively dealing with crises. The COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the toughest unilateral political and economic sanctions in Iran. Implementing preventive and restrictive strategies could be elusive without a tailored WoG-WoS approach. The National COVID-19 Committee (NCC) was established to foster necessary multi-sectoral collaboration to deal with the pandemic in Iran. Nonetheless, Iran faced seven waves of the COVID-19 pandemic so far, each one more devastating than the previous wave. As the NCC did not meaningfully engage with the representatives of civil society, it can be claimed that social participation in health promotion was sufficient in Iran. Applying WoG-WoS approaches could have facilitated better performance in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis; countries with better records in dealing with the recent pandemic have benefited from social mobilization and meaningful engagement with all sectors, including both state and non-state actors. We advocate the adoption of tailored initiatives to nurture such an approach in dealing with potential future crises in Iran and abroad.

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The Universal Triangle to Ensure Health Security

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Institutionalization for good governance to reach sustainable health development: a framework analysis

Institutionalization for good governance to reach sustainable health development: a framework analysis

The Whole-of-Government, Whole-of-Society Approach in Tackling COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran: Evidence for Policymakers

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