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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of strengthening health protection worldwide. To address this as a public health priority in Ireland, between December 2021 and October 2022 the first national Health Protection Strategy (2022-2027) for the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) was developed. We describe the approach taken to develop a first national health protection strategy for Ireland, and highlight the key lessons learned. Key steps in strategy formation included detailed stakeholder analysis, exploration of the context for the strategy and development of a comprehensive consultation plan. Two stakeholder consultation workshops were held. The first focused on defining strategic vision, aim and objectives, the second verified objectives and identified enablers. A subsequent e-consultation invited feedback from wider stakeholders. The published strategy outlines 10 strategic objectives and 11 enablers. Key lessons identified from the strategy development process include the importance of clear leadership and oversight, the value of identifying the context for change, ensuring adequate consultation planning, taking a multidisciplinary approach with strong stakeholder engagement and the need to maintain a strategic perspective. Lessons from our experience can support colleagues internationally to strategically set out their priorities for health protection beyond COVID-19.
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Prioridades em Saúde , Pandemias , Humanos , Irlanda/epidemiologia , Pandemias/prevenção & controle , Saúde PúblicaAssuntos
Saúde Reprodutiva/tendências , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/prevenção & controle , Medicina Estatal/tendências , Feminino , Humanos , Londres/epidemiologia , Masculino , Saúde Reprodutiva/economia , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/economia , Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis/epidemiologia , Medicina Estatal/economiaAssuntos
Saneamento , Criação de Animais Domésticos , Animais , Atitude , Países em Desenvolvimento , Humanos , Londres , Medição de RiscoAssuntos
Correio Eletrônico , Editoração , Fraude , Humanos , Internet , Publicações Periódicas como AssuntoRESUMO
In this article, the authors review recent global health activities in the United Kingdom by key organisations in several defined areas:- UK government (international aid and global health strategy); UK research funding agencies (overseas research units); non-governmental organisations; UK universities and hospitals and academic/clinical international partnerships;professional societies; UK undergraduate and postgraduate training opportunities in global health; and opportunities for international medical graduates.