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April 1, 2026The Lancet

A WHO worth fighting for: the case for focused, ambitious reform

Anders Nordström John Nkengasong Peter Piot Magda Robalo Correia E Silva Ala Alwan Ethel Leonor Nóia Maciel REN MINGHUI Michel Kazatchkine

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This paper aims to argue for significant reform within the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance its effectiveness.
Analyzed current WHO governance structures and their impact on global health policy.
Reviewed case studies illustrating successes and failures in health governance.
Proposed specific reforms to improve efficiency and equity in healthcare delivery.
Recommended a set of focused reforms aimed at improving sustainability and efficiency within WHO.
Identified key areas where governance changes could enhance equity in global healthcare.
Showed that ambitious reforms are necessary for WHO to meet future healthcare challenges.

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Advocates for ambitious reforms in WHO governance to improve healthcare policy and equity.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0690caeefd33dea44b6f97 https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(26)00805-6

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