TY - JOUR
T1 - Top 10 Public Health Challenges for 2024: Charting a New Direction for Global Health Security
AU - Lucero-Prisno III, Don Eliseo
AU - Shomuyiwa, Deborah Oluwaseun
AU - Kouwenhoven, M. B. N.
AU - Dorji, Thinley
AU - Adebisi, Yusuff Adebayo
AU - Odey, Goodness Ogeyi
AU - George, Nsikakabasi Samuel
AU - Ajayi, Oluwatomisin Temidayo
AU - Ekerin, Olabode
AU - Manirambona, Emery
AU - Xu, Lin
AU - Obnial, Joseph Christian
AU - Viola, Adriana Miranda
AU - Ogunkola, Isaac Olushola
AU - Ahmed, Mohamed Mustaf
AU - Ogaya, Jerico B.
AU - Huang, Junjie
AU - Sium, Abraham Fessehaye
AU - Suntay, Marcus Lester R.
AU - Chung, William K.
AU - De Paz, Pearl Irish V.
AU - Elmi, Hassan Sh Abdirahman
AU - Hersi, Omar Osman
AU - Gabaake, Kebabonye P.
AU - Baricaua, Teresita
AU - Dirie, Najib Isse
AU - Yepes, Prose Ivy G.
AU - Wilson, Donald John
AU - Tofaeono-Pifeleti, Rossana
AU - Tapia, Ederson Delos Trino
AU - Wong, Martin CS
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - ABSTRACT As we navigate the complex landscape of global public health in 2024, this article provides a comprehensive exploration of challenges, ranging from infectious diseases, mental health, and substance use to environmental sustainability and emerging technologies. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the critical need to strengthen health systems, increase public financing, and foster effective international collaboration. The intricacies of global geopolitics, diplomacy, and public health highlight the importance of countries that do not address shared challenges through enhanced cooperative mechanisms and joint initiatives. From the imperative of global health security to the persistence of non-communicable diseases and health disparities, this study delves into multifaceted issues, advocating for collective action, targeted interventions, and a commitment to prioritizing public health on a global scale. Focusing on addressing root causes and fostering equity, this study emphasizes the role of sustainable practices, community engagement, and intersectionality of research in building a resilient global health landscape. In this dynamic environment, 2024 calls for a unified global vision that encourages nations to collaborate more effectively to build a healthier and more resilient global community, ultimately paving the way for a future characterized by a shared commitment to public health challenges.
AB - ABSTRACT As we navigate the complex landscape of global public health in 2024, this article provides a comprehensive exploration of challenges, ranging from infectious diseases, mental health, and substance use to environmental sustainability and emerging technologies. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the critical need to strengthen health systems, increase public financing, and foster effective international collaboration. The intricacies of global geopolitics, diplomacy, and public health highlight the importance of countries that do not address shared challenges through enhanced cooperative mechanisms and joint initiatives. From the imperative of global health security to the persistence of non-communicable diseases and health disparities, this study delves into multifaceted issues, advocating for collective action, targeted interventions, and a commitment to prioritizing public health on a global scale. Focusing on addressing root causes and fostering equity, this study emphasizes the role of sustainable practices, community engagement, and intersectionality of research in building a resilient global health landscape. In this dynamic environment, 2024 calls for a unified global vision that encourages nations to collaborate more effectively to build a healthier and more resilient global community, ultimately paving the way for a future characterized by a shared commitment to public health challenges.
KW - artificial intelligence
KW - climate fund
KW - ethics
KW - global health
KW - health equity
KW - pandemic accord
KW - technology
U2 - 10.1002/puh2.70022
DO - 10.1002/puh2.70022
M3 - Article
SN - 2769-2450
VL - 4
SP - e70022
JO - Public Health Challenges
JF - Public Health Challenges
IS - 1
ER -
