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Article Dans Une Revue Central African Journal of Public Health Année : 2024

From Policy to Practice: A Review of Africa’s Public Health Policy

Oche Joseph Otorkpa
Chinenye Otorkpa
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Onifade Adefunmilola Adebola
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Stephen Emmanuel
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Ahamed Adamu
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Ololade Esther Olaniyan
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Okolo Oseni
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Abdirizak Mohamud Yusuf
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Ruhaima Zorro
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Francis Kiese
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Abechi Andrew Alapa
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Dechasa Adare
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Adamu Usman Musa
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Fatima Ahmed
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Résumé

Africa faces persistent health challenges, from infectious diseases to non-communicable illnesses, necessitating robust public health policies. However, the translation of these policies into effective practice remains a substantial challenge across the continent. This study employed a rigorous literature review, and policy analysis to shed light on the multifaceted factors impeding the successful transition from policy formulation to tangible health outcomes. Findings indicates that while Africa has made substantial progress in crafting health policies that align with global health goals, critical gaps persist in their execution. Major challenges include resource limitations, weak health infrastructure, insufficient capacity building, and complex socio-cultural dynamics that influence health behaviors and practices. In addition, bureaucratic hurdles, corruption, and lack of political will are identified as systemic barriers to policy implementation. The study highlights the need for adaptive and evidence-based policy making rigorous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track progress, and a multifaceted approach to bridge these gaps and address challenges. This includes strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure and workforce development, enhancing collaboration between governments and international partners, and fostering community engagement to ensure policies resonate with local contexts.
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hal-04587843 , version 1 (24-05-2024)

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Oche Joseph Otorkpa, Chinenye Otorkpa, Onifade Adefunmilola Adebola, Stephen Emmanuel, Ahamed Adamu, et al.. From Policy to Practice: A Review of Africa’s Public Health Policy. Central African Journal of Public Health, 2024, 10 (2), pp.90-99. ⟨10.11648/j.cajph.20241002.14⟩. ⟨hal-04587843⟩
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