Navigating policy making in a complex health system landscape: insight from Iran's health ministers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health ministers play a central role in policymaking and governance within any country's health system, each bringing unique strategies to address health challenges. In the health system, where policymaking and governance dynamics are particularly complex, understanding the factors shaping this process is crucial. This study explores the experiences and perspectives of Iran's health ministers, offering valuable lessons for improving health systems and governance both nationally and globally.

Methods

A qualitative approach was employed, including a review of 2,328 published and unpublished documents, local media sources, and speeches from local and international events. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 of the 13 Iranian health ministers who served after t

SUBMITTER: Doshmangir L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12628947 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature