Determinants of the Initial setup of a national Public Health institute in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from Burkina Faso
The development of Burkina Faso’s National Public Health Institute (NPHI) provided valuable insights for other countries seeking to enhance their health security. This paper aims to document the preliminary setup of the NPHI in Burkina Faso and share lessons learned and best practices with other...
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| Format: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Langue: | Français |
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2024
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| Accès en ligne: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Résumé: | The development of Burkina Faso’s National Public Health Institute (NPHI) provided valuable insights for other countries seeking to enhance their health security. This paper aims to document the preliminary setup of the NPHI in Burkina Faso and share lessons learned and best practices with other African countries. From January to June 2023, we analysed the literature produced by the NPHI supplemented by semi-structured interviews. A total of 15 participants were included in the interviews. These participants were selected from individuals with firsthand experience implementing the NPHI. The documentation period ranged from 2017 to 2021. An analysis of the thematic content was carried out. The preliminary setup process was inclusive, participatory, and adaptive, leading to the development of foundational texts for the institution. Key factors favouring the preliminary setup included effective stakeholder involvement, strong leadership from the setup team, and valuable lessons learned from peer exchange visits with other NPHIs. Decision-makers and managers of NPHIs involved in creating their NPHI could draw inspiration from Burkina Faso’s experience to achieve their goal effectively.
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