Strengthening global health cooperation-insights from worldwide WHO collaborating centres.

ABSTRACT:

Background

WHO Collaborating Centres (WHO CCs) are entities designated to provide scientific or technical support to the World Health Organization (WHO) in specific areas. They play a crucial role in global public health efforts; however, their leadership and sustainability present multiple complex challenges.

Objectives

The aim of this analysis is to identify the strategic and management challenges faced by WHO CCs and to provide expert recommendations to enhance their sustainability. This study focuses on leadership capabilities as a key driver of successful global health cooperation.

Methods

The study employed a three-phase approach: (1) a conceptual framework for strategic management of WHO CCs, (2) empirical testing through qualitative interviews with WHO CCs dir

SUBMITTER: Achab S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811637 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature