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Review
. 2019 Oct 23;4(5):e001868.
doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001868. eCollection 2019.

Building operational public health capacity through collaborative networks of National Public Health Institutes

Robert Verrecchia  1   2 , Osman Dar  1 , Olaa Mohamed-Ahmed  2 , Neil Squires  2
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Review

Building operational public health capacity through collaborative networks of National Public Health Institutes

Robert Verrecchia et al. BMJ Glob Health. .

Abstract

The strengthening of public health systems internationally is integral to the improvement and protection of global population health. Essential public health functions and services are provided for by a range of organisations working together, often co-ordinated and strategically led by national Ministries of Health. Increasingly, however, National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) are being developed to better integrate and support the delivery of these services. In this paper, we outline the role of NPHIs, analyse their advantages and shortcomings, and explore their potential to deliver enhanced public health through collaborative networking as well as partnership with WHO.

Keywords: public health.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: RV, OM-A, OD and NS have worked for Public Health England.

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