Month: June 2023

Global health framework published

The UK government’s has published its Global Health Framework stating its ambition to play a leading role in improving health globally and in building resilience to future threats. It outlines the actions the UK government will take over 2023 to 2025 in support of health and for a safer and more prosperous UK and world.

Its stated objectives are –

Strengthen global health security through improved preparedness and response to future epidemics, pandemics, drug-resistant infections and climate change;

Reform global health architecture, including through a strengthened World Health Organization, driving more coherent governance and collaboration across the international system.

Strengthen country health systems and address key risk factors for ill health, working towards ending preventable deaths of mothers, babies and children in the world’s poorest countries and enabling women and girls to exercise their rights.

Advance UK leadership in science and technology, strengthening the global health research base of UK and partner countries, while supporting trade and investment.

Global Health Framework: working together towards a healthier world, May 2023 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)