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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Multisectoral coordination in public health: insights from the 8th EMPHNET regional conference.

Rana AlHamawi, Suhaib Yehya, Faris Lami, Mahmudur Rahman, Muhammad Sartaj, Jonathan E Suk, Scott F Dowell, Mohammed Youbi, Heba Mahrous, Vimala Edwin and 5 more

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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15 authors.

Rana AlHamawiGlobal Health Development, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman, Jordan.
Suhaib YehyaTexas A and M University, School of Public Health, College Station, TX, United States.
Faris LamiAl Subtain University, and College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
Mahmudur RahmanGlobal Health Development, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Bangladesh Country Office, Amman, Jordan.
Muhammad SartajUK Health Security Agency, Belfast, United Kingdom.
Jonathan E SukEuropean Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Solna, Sweden.
Scott F DowellWorld Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Geneva, Switzerland.
Mohammed YoubiMinistry of Health, Rabat, Morocco.
Heba MahrousWorld Health Organization, Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo, Egypt.
Vimala EdwinRAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Abdul RehmanRAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Mohannad Al NsourGlobal Health Development, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman, Jordan.
Magid Al-GunaidGlobal Health Development, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman, Jordan.
Yousef KhaderDepartment of Public Health, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Haitham BashierGlobal Health Development, Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman, Jordan.

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Abstract

The concept of multisectoral coordination has been comprehensively described in multiple internationally recognized frameworks. However, the institutionalization of the concept is highly complex and requires further exploration. During the 8th Biennial Regional Conference of the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET), a roundtable session brought together a panel of global and regional experts in multisectoral coordination to share knowledge and expertise, regarding the concept of multisectoral coordination, and the implementation and formalization of coordination mechanisms within national structures, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Discussions also addressed the challenges associated with effective multisectoral coordination, along with proposed solutions and lessons learned from past public health events. The findings of the roundtable emphasized the importance of multisectoral coordination in addressing multifaceted public health events. Multisectoral coordination was described as the "master key" for tackling complex issues at the human-animal-environmental interface. The functionality of coordination within national structures during peacetime was deemed essential for its operationality during emergencies. Therefore, panelists recommended adopting a systematic approach to emergency coordination which includes identifying sector leaders, identifying the main coordination activities, exercising plans and continuous quality improvement. Additionally, the purpose of coordination should be clearly identified and articulated alongside the shared benefits for improved engagement of relevant sectors. Several challenges to effective coordination were identified, along with corresponding solutions. These included limited operational effectiveness of coordination mechanisms during peacetime, lack of awareness regarding the importance of coordination, limited trust and co-ownership within and between organizations, and competing priorities and conflicts of interest.

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