Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century

Michael John Alistair Reid, Eric Paul Goosby

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443236181
• Subtopic: Biology
• Index: Biological Sciences

Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century explores the evolving landscape of global health as the world approaches the conclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) era. This comprehensive book examines strides made in global health while emphasizing the urgent need to address emerging and persistent challenges. Topics include shifting patterns of diseases, demographic changes, and the evolving nature of health financing, both internationally and domestically. By providing a thoughtful analysis of these issues, the book equips readers with the insights necessary to navigate the future of global health and contribute to ongoing progress in the field.The book also delves into the importance of decolonization in global health initiatives and the adoption of sustainable, inclusive development models. It serves as a valuable resource for students, policymakers, and stakeholders, guiding future research and policy decisions. - Offers a clear-eyed analysis of the shifting global health landscape in the post-SDG era, including transitions in donor financing, growing domestic ownership, and the impact of geopolitical and environmental instability - Emphasizes the necessity of inclusive epistemiologies and co-creation, urging a shift away from top-down models to approaches grounded in mutuality, shared knowledge, and the lived expertise of communities - Critically explores the evolving landscape of global health governance, highlighting the role of emerging powers and multipolar alliances alongside nonstate actors such as the private sector, philanthropic institutions, and multilateral banks in shaping new models of partnership, accountability, and financing - Provides forward-looking strategies to promote sustainable, country-led health systems—highlighting innovations in self-care, digital health, and artificial intelligence as tools to advance equity and resilience - Advocates for a reimagined global health paradigm—one that centers humility, systems integration, and justice, while equipping practitioners with the tools to navigate the next era of global health practice and policy

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1 The end of the old ­order—and what comes next
• Chapter 2 A new epistemology for global health—embracing complexity and the “both/and” approach
• Chapter 3 Governing global health in a multipolar world
• Chapter 4 Financing global health in an era of scarcity
• Chapter 5 The climate crisis is a health crisis: Reframing the global health agenda in an era of planetary instability
• Chapter 6 Innovation in global health: Scaling responsibly, equitably, and faster
• Chapter 7 Beyond the clinic: Reclaiming health through self-care
• Chapter 8 Conclusion: Reimagining global health for a world in flux
• Glossary
• Index