Top 10 public health challenges for 2024: charting a new direction for global health security

Lucero-Prisno, Don Eliseo, Shomuyiwa, Deborah Oluwaseun, Kouwenhoven, M. B.N., Dorji, Thinley, Adebisi, Yusuff Adebayo, Odey, Goodness Ogeyi, George, Nsikakabasi Samuel, Ajayi, Oluwatomisin Temidayo, Ekerin, Olabode, Manirambona, Emery, Xu, Lin, Obnial, Joseph Christian, Viola, Adriana Miranda, Ogunkola, Isaac Olushola, Ahmed, Mohamed Mustaf, Ogaya, Jerico B., Huang, Junjie, Sium, Abraham Fessehaye, Suntay, Marcus Lester R., Chung, William K., De Paz, Pearl Irish V., Elmi, Hassan Sh Abdirahman, Hersi, Omar Osman, Gabaake, Kebabonye P., Baricaua, Teresita, Dirie, Najib Isse, Yepes, Prose Ivy G., Wilson, Donald John, Tofaeono-Pifeleti, Rossana, Tapia, Ederson Delos Trino and Wong, Martin C.S. (2025) Top 10 public health challenges for 2024: charting a new direction for global health security. Public Health Challenges, 4 (1). ISSN 2769-2450

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Abstract

As we navigate the complex landscape of global public health in 2024, this article provides a comprehensive exploration of challenges, ranging from infectious diseases, mental health, and substance use to environmental sustainability and emerging technologies. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the critical need to strengthen health systems, increase public financing, and foster effective international collaboration. The intricacies of global geopolitics, diplomacy, and public health highlight the importance of countries that do not address shared challenges through enhanced cooperative mechanisms and joint initiatives. From the imperative of global health security to the persistence of non-communicable diseases and health disparities, this study delves into multifaceted issues, advocating for collective action, targeted interventions, and a commitment to prioritizing public health on a global scale. Focusing on addressing root causes and fostering equity, this study emphasizes the role of sustainable practices, community engagement, and intersectionality of research in building a resilient global health landscape. In this dynamic environment, 2024 calls for a unified global vision that encourages nations to collaborate more effectively to build a healthier and more resilient global community, ultimately paving the way for a future characterized by a shared commitment to public health challenges.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	© 2024 The Author(s)
Divisions:	Health Policy
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Date Deposited:	09 Jan 2025 10:33
Last Modified:	16 Jan 2025 11:03
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/126686

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