Von der Politik zur Praxis: Eine Überprüfung der Gesundheitspolitik in Afrika

From Policy to Practice: A Review of Africa’s Public Health Policy

Oche Otorkpa (), Chinenye Otorkpa, Onifade Adebola, Stephen Emmanuel, Ahamed Adamu, Ololade Olaniyan, Saizonou Jacques, Okolo Oseni, Abdirizak Yusuf, Maman Ibrahim, Zakariaou Njoumemi, Ruhaima Zorro, Francis Kiese, Abechi Alapa, Dechasa Adare, Adamu Musa and Fatima Ahmed
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Oche Otorkpa: TAU - Texila American University
Chinenye Otorkpa: FUL - Federal University Lokoja
Onifade Adebola: Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lokoja
Stephen Emmanuel: Taraba State University, Jalingo
Ahamed Adamu: NU - Nile University
Ololade Olaniyan: Western Illinois University
Saizonou Jacques: LBBM - Laboratoire de Biochimie et de Biologie Moléculaire (Université d'Abomey Calavi, Cotonou, Bénin) - UAC - Université d’Abomey-Calavi = University of Abomey Calavi
Okolo Oseni: Kogi State University
Abdirizak Yusuf: Federal Ministry of Health, Mogadishu
Maman Ibrahim: CERMES - Centre de Recherche Médicale et Sanitaire [Niamey, Niger] - Pasteur Network (Réseau International des Instituts Pasteur)
Zakariaou Njoumemi: UY1 - Université de Yaoundé I
Ruhaima Zorro: Tamale Technical University
Francis Kiese: Tiva Health
Abechi Alapa: UNN - University of Nigeria
Dechasa Adare: HU - Haramaya University
Adamu Musa: Skyline University College
Fatima Ahmed: ASU - Arizona State University [Tempe]

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Abstract: Africa faces persistent health challenges, from infectious diseases to non-communicable illnesses, necessitating robust public health policies. However, the translation of these policies into effective practice remains a substantial challenge across the continent. This study employed a rigorous literature review, and policy analysis to shed light on the multifaceted factors impeding the successful transition from policy formulation to tangible health outcomes. Findings indicates that while Africa has made substantial progress in crafting health policies that align with global health goals, critical gaps persist in their execution. Major challenges include resource limitations, weak health infrastructure, insufficient capacity building, and complex socio-cultural dynamics that influence health behaviors and practices. In addition, bureaucratic hurdles, corruption, and lack of political will are identified as systemic barriers to policy implementation. The study highlights the need for adaptive and evidence-based policy making rigorous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track progress, and a multifaceted approach to bridge these gaps and address challenges. This includes strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure and workforce development, enhancing collaboration between governments and international partners, and fostering community engagement to ensure policies resonate with local contexts.

Keywords: African Public Health Policies Health Policy Public Health Policy Workforce African People; African Public Health Policies; Health Policy; Public Health Policy; Workforce; African People (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-04-02
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Published in Central African Journal of Public Health, 2024, 10 (2), pp.90-99. ⟨10.11648/j.cajph.20241002.14⟩

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DOI: 10.11648/j.cajph.20241002.14

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