Policy pathways: Implementing the global framework on well-being at country level
The World Health Organization, in collaboration with the EuroHealthNet partnership, has published ‘Implementing the global framework on well-being at country level: policy pathways’.
Readers will find practical insights for ministries of health to support the transitions to wellbeing societies–societies that prioritise human and planetary health, equity, and sustainability over narrow economic growth metrics. This vision calls for breaking down silos and adopting a whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach to policymaking.
The publications offers concrete, actionable strategies that help governments shape policies to enhance well-being. The document highlights five key policy pathways, providing ministries of health with strategic directions to champion change:
- Nurturing Planet Earth and its ecosystems: Building climate-resilient health systems and policies that protect both human and environmental health.
- Social protection and welfare systems: Designing equitable systems that guarantee access to essential services, prevent poverty, and promote social inclusion.
- Equitable universal health coverage: Strengthening health systems through a primary healthcare approach, integrating public health, social care, and preventive services.
- Equitable economies: Advocating for economic policies that serve human development, ensuring sustainable trade, reducing inequalities, and aligning commerce with wellbeing goals.
- Equitable digital systems: Ensuring universal access to digital health tools and services while addressing digital inclusion, literacy, and ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance in Healthcare.
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