Mapping Slovenia’s global health engagement: alignment with European Union and national global health strategies

The comparative analysis of three reviewed national global health strategies reveals diverse national approaches to global health, tailored to specific priorities while maintaining alignment with European Union Global Health Strategy's objectives, and highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration in fostering policy coherence. Although Slovenia lacks an official Global Health Strategy, its existing activities comprehensively address all thematic areas outlined in the European Union Global Health Strategy, demonstrating strong alignment with European Union priorities. By leveraging European Union frameworks, Slovenia ensures policy coherence while avoiding the resource-intensive development of a separate strategy. Strengthening international collaboration, enhancing policy coherence, and improving evaluation mechanisms could further optimize Slovenia's role in global health.