Improving health outcomes worldwide
Continuing professional development systems
Helping to influence health policy in peru
Creating dialogues that shape frameworks and inform policies In 2022, BMJ supported the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) in calling for social media companies to adopt global principles for credible health information. BMJ convened 15 global health experts to review the principles outlined in a NAM paper, which gained media attention in Latin America. The call led to action from digital media companies, including YouTube, which enhanced its policy on safe abortions.
A special collection on social innovations in health published by BMJ in 2022 showcased the Mamás del Río programme that helps community workers adapt to a new clinical setting within a post-pandemic context. The Peruvian Health Minister is considering the evidence provided in the paper to inform a policy change that will formalise the programme throughout the region as part of the national health system.
BMJ has used its expertise in health system strengthening, continuing medical education (CME) and continuing professional development (CPD) to support governments in developing robust systems to support the ongoing medical education of frontline professionals. The availability of BMJ’s resources in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine ignited a demand for evidence-based medical information and reinforced the recognition that a formalised system of professional development is essential. We provided each government with advice, resources, and examples of international best practice to guide their decision making.
Mobilising institutional health partnerships
Delivering large scale programmes BMJ recently orchestrated a symposium series for Johnson&Johnson China that brought together hospital chief executives and presidents worldwide to discuss leadership, and how to maintain quality and safety in their hospitals. The programme attracted 16,000 delegates across the Chinese, English, and Spanish speaking webinar channels. Our privileged networks and global footprint meant we could bring together the most innovative and influential hospital leaders today, including Tomislav Mihaljevic, President and CEO of the Cleveland Clinic, USA and Steve Swensen, Professor, Mayo Clinic, USA.
On behalf of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), BMJ
facilitated an interactive workshop for 8 countries. BMJ brought together top health officials and experts from the UK and the majority of partner countries, to share best practices, facilitate learning, and create a stronger network across the Better Health programme. Together they addressed the often overlooked growing burden of non-communicable diseases and strengthen local health system structures, processes, governance, regulation, and capabilities to drive improvements in quality of care. As a tool primarily for health system strengthening, the programme was designed to enable collaboration and facilitate debate on technical solutions to health challenges which many countries are facing simultaneously.
BMJ Collections are articles drawing attention to key priorities, neglected issues or needed debates within various global health and medicine areas. They are often developed in collaboration with international organisations to influence policy and decision-making. These programmes align with our vision to create a healthier world and are further strengthened through partnerships with academic, bilateral, multilateral, and non-governmental organisations who share our passion for improving global health. bmj.com/collections
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