Why do some health reforms succeed while others fail? A global review explores how politics, power and institutions shape health systems. This review is part of the newly launched @hsglobal.bsky.social supplement. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4yW1UGu

How can health systems better withstand prolonged crises? A new study led by Haniye Sajadi and Reza Majdzadeh explores how Iran's health system has responded to decades of economic sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic and conflict. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4g6rBwG 🎧 Listen to the podcast 👉 bit.ly/4feANgT

The countdown to #HSR2026 is on! Join us in Cairo for the 9th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, 7-9 December 2026. Connect with leading voices in health systems research and engage with colleagues from around the world. https://ow.ly/zk6850Zt6US #HealthSystemsResearch #HSR

Can informal governance improve access to healthcare? New research published in @hsglobal.bsky.social supplement explores how informal governance shapes health service delivery in Dhaka’s informal settlements, revealing key trade-offs for equity. Read 👉 bit.ly/3RAA7e4

🎙️ New podcast episode out now! Explore how health systems can advance justice, resilience & sustainability through conversations with authors from the new open-access Changing Health Systems supplement-a collaboration between Health Policy and Planning, HSG & IDRC. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4feANgT

Changing Health Systems: Advancing Justice and Sustainability through Research, Policy and Practice

This extended podcast marks the launch of the new open-access supplement, Changing Health Systems: Advancing Justice and Sustainability through Research, Policy and Practice. The supplement is a colla

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Study led by @roosast.bsky.social finds that federalisation has improved transparency, participation and responsiveness in Nepal, while creating accountability challenges across different levels of government. Published as part of the newly launched HPP/HSG supplement. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4viZZc4

Health systems are shaped by people, institutions and power—not just technical solutions. Guest Editor Stephanie Topp, @globalstopp.bsky.social shares one of the key messages from the new Health Policy and Planning supplement. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4w1dFJq #HPSR #HealthSystems #HealthPolicy

This Special Supplement was made possible through the collaboration of Health Systems Global, Health Policy and Planning ( @hpp-lshtm.bsky.social ) and IDRC. Thanks to the guest editors, authors, reviewers and partners. bit.ly/4w1dFJq #HPSR #HealthSystems #HSR2026

Bring your community together at #HSR2026. Host a Satellite Session to share ideas, build partnerships and engage the global health policy and systems research community. Apply: https://bit.ly/44sq1i3 #HSR2026 #HealthSystems #HealthResearch

📢 Now available: the HSG-HPP Special Supplement, Changing Health Systems: Advancing Justice and Sustainability through Research, Policy and Practice, supported by IDRC. Explore the collection: https://bit.ly/4w1dFJq #HPSR #HealthSystems #HealthPolicy #HSR2026

How can health policy and systems research better understand transformative change? Guest Editor Kabir Sheikh reflects on one of the key themes explored in the new Health Policy and Planning supplement. 📖 Read the supplement: https://bit.ly/4w1dFJq #HPSR #HealthSystems

✨Upcoming Event ✨ Join our hybrid event marking 10 years on from the West African Ebola outbreak. Speakers will explore what has been learnt, not learnt and unlearnt since the outbreak and what it means for the current outbreak in #DRC. 🗓️ Full details 👉 bit.ly/4aGTYPd

🗞️ New research published in @hpp-lshtm.bsky.social highlights the costs borne by people living with both HIV and depression #healthecon Study with @ianrossuk.bsky.social shows where change is needed for health and care policy in Uganda #PublicHealth Read more 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

ICYMI: New study led by Anju Singh explores how Nepal integrated WHO PEN into primary healthcare, highlighting key lessons for strengthening NCD care in resource-constrained settings. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4tMDN9q #GlobalHealth #NCDs #PrimaryHealthCare

New study reveals how Nepal responded to the growing NCD Crisis  - Health Policy and Planning Debated

Non-communicable diseases are now responsible for more than seven in ten deaths in Nepal, yet...

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🚨 Experts call for #ClimateChange to be declared a global public health emergency in new PECCH report 🌍⚕️ @lshtm.bsky.social researchers highlight the report’s findings, and outline what leaders across Europe must do to tackle the growing climate and health crises 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

New research led by Robinson Oyando, @kemriwellcome.bsky.social researcher, highlights how relationships, communication, and everyday experiences of care are just as important as funding and infrastructure. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4vPVc3h

Understanding health system capacity for hypertension care in rural coastal Kenya - Health Policy and Planning Debated

The growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries presents significant challenges...

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Powering #OneHealth through science 🧬🌏 In this #WorldHealthDay blog, @who.int's Dr Catharina C. Boehme highlights how stronger scientific collaboration & integrated systems are key to tackling emerging health threats across South-East Asia. Read more 👇 bit.ly/4t7n1Ck

Powering One Health through Science in South-East Asia - Health Policy and Planning Debated

In this blog, Dr Catharina C Boehme discusses the critical role of science-driven collaboration in...

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Happy #FollowFriday! Want to learn more about LSHTM and #PublicHealth? 🤔 Follow our centres, projects and groups for exclusive news, events & research insights. Welcoming new additions 🎉 @hpp-lshtm.bsky.social @lshtmalumni.bsky.social 👇 go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

In this month of March, we’re celebrating 40 years of high-impact research in #GlobalHealthSystems 😊 Celebrate with us and explore our curated anniversary collection and discover key research from 4️⃣ decades. Read 👉 oxford.ly/4cMoxEG @lshtm.bsky.social, @oupprimary.bsky.social

New study led by Prof Sue Horton of @uwaterloo.ca shows poor diets are driving major health and economic losses in Ethiopia and the Philippines, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated food systems and public health action. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4rtpNBo

#AMR is a growing global threat that undermines decades of medical progress. In this blog, India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, emphasises the urgent need for action to curb misuse and strengthen health systems to tackle #AMR. Read more👉 bit.ly/464VZSY

PM Modi warns of the threat from antimicrobial resistance - Health Policy and Planning Debated

By Dr Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia Region PM Modi warns of the threat...

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#AMR is a growing global threat that undermines decades of medical progress. In this blog, India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, emphasises the urgent need for action to curb misuse and strengthen health systems to tackle #AMR. Read more👉 bit.ly/464VZSY

PM Modi warns of the threat from antimicrobial resistance - Health Policy and Planning Debated

By Dr Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia Region PM Modi warns of the threat...

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Happy #FollowFriday! Want the latest scoop on #PublicHealth advice, research & events? 😀 Then follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups! 👇 Welcoming new additions 🎉 @iceh-lshtm.bsky.social @lshtm-laors.bsky.social @anhacademy.bsky.social @lshtm-cgcc.bsky.social bsky.app/starter-pack...

Welcome to the official Health Policy & Planning Bluesky account, published by @oupprimary.bsky.social in partnership with the @lshtm.bsky.social. Follow us for share research, insights, and debate on health systems, policy, and planning from across the globe.