International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Narrative Preparedness; A Response to Recent Commentary

Document Type : Correspondence

Authors
Sustainable Health Unit, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Keywords

If the recent pandemic has taught us anything, it is that culture and the narratives people subscribe to play a crucial role in determining the extent to which health evidence is understood, accepted, and acted upon. Despite this, we remain slow to integrate these insights into health preparedness efforts. ...(Read more...)

 

 

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Volume 14, Issue 1
2025
Pages 1-2

  • Received Date 21 January 2025
  • Accepted Date 02 February 2025
  • First Published Date 03 February 2025
  • Published Date 01 December 2025