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ArticleInternational journal for equity in health2025

Health-related SDGs in the national science agendas of Latin America and the Caribbean: a scoping review.

Martín Alberto Ragusa, Fernando Tortosa, Maristela Monteiro, Sebastian Garcia Saiso, Ludovic Reveiz

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Martín Alberto RagusaUnit on Science and Knowledge for Impact of the Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health Department, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) , 525 23rd Street NW, Washington DC, 20037, USA.
Fernando TortosaUnit on Science and Knowledge for Impact of the Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health Department, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) , 525 23rd Street NW, Washington DC, 20037, USA.
Maristela MonteiroUnit on Science and Knowledge for Impact of the Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health Department, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) , 525 23rd Street NW, Washington DC, 20037, USA.
Sebastian Garcia SaisoUnit on Science and Knowledge for Impact of the Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health Department, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) , 525 23rd Street NW, Washington DC, 20037, USA.
Ludovic ReveizUnit on Science and Knowledge for Impact of the Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health Department, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) , 525 23rd Street NW, Washington DC, 20037, USA. reveizl@paho.org.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe national science and technology agendas (NSTAs) of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are crucial for formulating and implementing public policies by providing a strategic framework that guides state actions and priorities. The objective of this scoping review is to examine health-related targets from the national science and technology agendas (NSTA) of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), in accordance with the United Nations' third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-3), as well as within the frameworks of innovation and risk management and emergencies.

methodsA scoping review was conducted, including policy documents issued between 2013 and 2023 by governmental science and technology authorities. The search strategy included government and international organization websites. A total of 108 documents were identified.

resultsSixteen NSTAs were selected. Health-related targets aligned with SDG-3 were highlighted, particularly in areas such as communicable diseases and drug and vaccine development, but there was limited representation in public health and health systems. Innovations in health science and technology included diagnostic technologies, health products and artificial intelligence. Risk management for health emergencies and disasters was present in a minority of the agendas, with a focus on natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.

conclusionsThis analysis provides a comprehensive view of the representation of health in NSTAs in LACs, highlighting common objectives among countries to foster collaboration, optimize research and innovation, and identify gaps in components necessary to enhance population health, such as disaster management, public health, and health systems. REGISTRATION: This scoping review was not registered.

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Sustainable DevelopmentCaribbean RegionHumansLatin AmericaPublic HealthDisaster emergenciesEmergency surveillanceInnovation and development policyNational science technology and innovation policyScience technology and innovation management in healthSustainable development

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