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Research on Global Health Economics and Policy

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 1271

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Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, North-West University Mafikeng Campus, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
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Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, North-West University Mafikeng Campus, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa
Interests: health and development economics

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Dear Colleagues,

The post-COVID-19 era is characterized by a number of public health concerns and the emergence of tropical diseases that were previously neglected. The combined impacts of various public health problems are cumulatively affecting several indicators of health. Therefore, global health policy makers have raised concerns about the increasing challenges in attaining health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, there are global concerns on the feasibility of eradicating malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory infections, and other age-related diseases. This Special Issue presents a compendium of empirical research to inform national, regional, and global health policies focused on addressing health inequality, the financial burden of out-of-pocket payments, and child and maternal mortality in both developing and developed countries. Contributions focusing on applied quantitative and qualitative analyses are particularly encouraged. We also welcome relevant contributions on recent applications of machine learning languages using big data.

Prof. Dr. Abayomi Samuel Oyekale
Dr. Thonaeng Charity Molelekoa
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Keywords

  • infectious diseases
  • non-communicable diseases
  • health inequality
  • healthcare financing
  • child mortality
  • maternal mortality

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Systematic Review
Facilitators and Barriers to Effective Implementation of Interprofessional Care for Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly Population of the Southern Africa Development Community: A Systematic Review
by Ushotanefe Useh, Bashir Bello, Abdullahi Adejare, Koketso Matlakala, Evans Mohlatlole and Olebogeng Tladi
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(9), 1334; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22091334 - 27 Aug 2025
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Background: The management of older diabetic patients in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has been described by several authors as poor due to several constraints and lack of a team care approach. This systematic review aimed to investigate the facilitators and barriers [...] Read more.
Background: The management of older diabetic patients in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) has been described by several authors as poor due to several constraints and lack of a team care approach. This systematic review aimed to investigate the facilitators and barriers to the effective implementation of interprofessional care (IPC) of the elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) in the SADC region. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the Population–Concept–Context (PCC) framework in the search for relevant articles. Out of a total of 155 relevant articles, only 8 articles matched the set criteria and were selected for the final review. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were used in the review. Results: The identified facilitators include providing decision support to healthcare workers, training of healthcare workers, use of local languages during the training sessions, and use of certified guidelines in the management of not only T2D but also all the other disease conditions. Barriers like ill-equipped patients with limited opportunities for education and counseling, enormous workload due to staff shortages, and loss to follow-up, among others, were equally identified. Conclusions: This systematic review identifies key facilitators and barriers to implementing effective interprofessional care for type 2 diabetes management in the elderly population of the SADC. Understanding these factors can help healthcare professionals optimize their collaborative efforts, ultimately enhancing the quality of care and improving health outcomes for elderly patients with T2D in the region. Full article
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