Scaling Up Global Health Interventions: A Proposed Framework for Success
2011

Scaling Up Global Health Interventions: A Proposed Framework for Success

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Author Information

Author(s): Gavin Yamey

Primary Institution: Evidence-to-Policy Initiative, Global Health Group, San Francisco, California, United States of America

Hypothesis

What factors contribute to the successful scaling up of global health interventions?

Conclusion

A successful scale-up of health interventions is more likely when the intervention is simple, technically sound, and has strong leadership and community engagement.

Supporting Evidence

  • The rise in international aid has increased interest in scaling up health interventions.
  • Successful scale-up requires strong leadership and community engagement.
  • Simple interventions are more likely to be successfully scaled up.

Takeaway

This study suggests that making health programs simple and getting everyone involved can help them succeed better.

Methodology

The framework was developed through literature review and interviews with implementation experts.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pmed.1001049

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