Engaging the Influence of Global Private Actors in Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

Loewenson, Rene; Sekalala, Sharifah; Chatikobo, Tatenda

doi:10.34172/ijhpm.9541

Engaging the Influence of Global Private Actors in Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Authors

Rene Loewenson ¹

Sharifah Sekalala ²

Tatenda Chatikobo ²

¹ Training and Research Support Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe

² School of Law, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

10.34172/ijhpm.9541

Keywords

Global Health

Africa

Commercial Determinants

Health Policy

Power

Introduction

Global powerful private actors (PPAs), such as private financial institutions, transnational corporations (TNCs), private (philanthropic) foundations, global accountancy and consultancy firms, and ultra-wealthy individuals contribute diverse resources for improved health. However, these actors can also negatively impact on health and constrain public health improvements.¹ ...(Read more...)

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