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Editorial
. 2024 Jul 3;10(1):97.
doi: 10.1186/s40814-024-01522-3.

Breaking barriers: shaping global health futures with pilot and feasibility initiative

Ambreen Nizar  1 , Magdalena Janus  2
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Editorial

Breaking barriers: shaping global health futures with pilot and feasibility initiative

Ambreen Nizar et al. Pilot Feasibility Stud. .

Abstract

In the dynamic landscape of global health, the journey from a new development to its implementation is often fraught with challenges. Yet, it is within the crucible of these challenges that ingenuity flourishes and barriers are transcended. It is with great anticipation and enthusiasm that we introduce our special series, "Breaking barriers: shaping global health futures with pilot and feasibility initiatives." This series will delve into the evidence surrounding the challenges of conducting health-related studies across diverse regions of the world.

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Conflict of interest statement

Both authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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