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From lecture halls to legislation, ideas born in academia don’t just stay in textbooks—they shape policies that impact our daily lives. Whether it’s public health, migration, or social justice, research fuels decisions that define our future. But who really drives change—academics, policymakers, or the public?
Tackling Schistosomiasis: What About Policies?
Praise Adeyemo
(PhD Researcher, University of Glasgow)
Schistosomiasis is a debilitating disease that affects over 200 million people globally, with >90% of cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. To control and eliminate this disease, interventions target the different stages of the life cycle of the worms that cause the disease. While there are policies in place to guide and support these interventions, the real challenge is ensuring these policies translate into action.
In my talk, I will shed more light on how complex health policies can be, the politics involved and the different stakeholder groups that are very important to successful policymaking and implementation. Understanding these dynamics can help bridge the gap between policy and practice, ultimately improving health outcomes for affected communities.
In my talk, I will shed more light on how complex health policies can be, the politics involved and the different stakeholder groups that are very important to successful policymaking and implementation. Understanding these dynamics can help bridge the gap between policy and practice, ultimately improving health outcomes for affected communities.
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