ReviewCureus2024
Advancing Solar Energy for Primary Healthcare in Developing Nations: Addressing Current Challenges and Enabling Progress Through UNICEF and Collaborative Partnerships.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- Barriers, facilitators and strategies for implementing on-site hospital solar power in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review, global prioritisation survey and development of an implementation tool.BMJ global health · 2026Pooled it
- Mitigating climate-related health risks in Lebanon: implementation of national standards for climate-ready hospitals.International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care · 2026Article
- Assessing existing infection prevention and control measures used by nurses in water-scarce healthcare in a global setting: A scoping review.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2026Article
- Strategic analysis of the health information system for communicable disease control in Afghanistan.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Applying a climate lens framework to the World Health Organization's maternal and perinatal intervention recommendations.Pregnancy (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2026Article
- Digitalizing Uganda's health supply chain system through an integrated solar-powered infrastructure at hard-to-reach health facilities.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Building India's Low-Carbon Healthcare System: A Comprehensive Review of National Policies, Operational Frameworks, and Decarbonization Strategies.Annals of global health · 2026Review
- Factors influencing work performance and prospective mobile health applications among village health support groups: a formative study for i-MoMCARE development to enhance maternal, newborn, and child healthcare in Cambodia.Human resources for health · 2025Article
- Medical equipment in the global south: perspective of sustainability and donations.Frontiers in health services · 2025Review
- Interdisciplinary insights into public health challenges: A synthesis of research presented at the 2025 African Voices for Research Virtual Conference.Journal of public health in Africa · 2025Article
- Achieving sustainable, environmentally viable, solarized vaccine cold chain system and vaccination program-an effort to move towards clean and green energy-driven primary healthcare in Lebanon.Frontiers in health services · 2024Article
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10 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
This comprehensive document explores the intersection of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the global transition to renewable energy, with a particular focus on solar energy. The text emphasizes the critical role of reliable and sustainable energy, especially solar power, in achieving health-related SDGs, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It discusses the challenges faced by healthcare facilities in these regions, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted electricity for critical medical equipment and services. The document highlights the increasing significance of solar energy globally and its potential to address challenges in the healthcare sector. The International Energy Agency's (IEA) estimation that solar photovoltaic (PV) energy has become the cheapest source of electricity is discussed, along with the World Bank's active role in supporting solar energy projects in developing countries. The document presents the current status of solarization, emphasizing the exponential growth of solar capacity and generation. It also discusses global initiatives such as Mission Innovation and the contribution of various international aid organizations, including Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Power Africa, Lighting Global, SolarAid, UNDP - Solar for Health (S4H), and the World Bank. A significant portion of the document focuses on the role of solar energy in healthcare, detailing successful solarization projects in India, sub-Saharan Africa, and other regions. It addresses the challenges of implementing solar PV projects in healthcare facilities, emphasizing the importance of maintenance and proper management. The document also provides insights into the contributions of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in advancing solar-powered health systems, emphasizing its support to over 80 countries in solarization and off-grid energy solutions for healthcare. In conclusion, this article emphasizes the need for collaboration among international aid organizations, governments, and development partners to ensure universal access to reliable and sustainable electricity, particularly in healthcare facilities. It underscores the importance of long-term planning, sustainability, innovative business models, and awareness campaigns to achieve scalable and impactful results in the intersection of solar energy and healthcare delivery.
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