Re-imagining Global Health: perspectives from the next generation in the Pacific region

This viewpoint piece examines Global Health in the Pacific region. The purpose of the article is to provide a Pacific, female perspective to Global Health by considering the history, context, and current practices in the region. Reflecting on a history of colonialism and exclusion of Indigenous Pacific Peoples worldviews, we re-imagine a future that prioritises Pacific aspirations. Central to this shift is a Global Health approach that ensures Pacific priorities, leadership and aspirations through four action areas of sovereignty, integrating worldviews, connectivity, and equity and participation. We draw on examples of lived experiences that include health systems strengthening, research and policy.

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The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2025.101787
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Global Health and Surgery
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Re-imagining Global Health: perspectives from the next generation in the Pacific region

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The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
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Re-imagining Global Health: perspectives from the next generation in the Pacific region

Jyotishna Mani, Jimaima Kailawadoko, Judith McCool, S. Boladuadua, E.A.-L. Holt, R. Ng Shiu, R. Qin, F. Langridge
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Abstract

This viewpoint piece examines Global Health in the Pacific region. The purpose of the article is to provide a Pacific, female perspective to Global Health by considering the history, context, and current practices in the region. Reflecting on a history of colonialism and exclusion of Indigenous Pacific Peoples worldviews, we re-imagine a future that prioritises Pacific aspirations. Central to this shift is a Global Health approach that ensures Pacific priorities, leadership and aspirations through four action areas of sovereignty, integrating worldviews, connectivity, and equity and participation. We draw on examples of lived experiences that include health systems strengthening, research and policy.

The Lancet Regional Health - Western PacificVol. 66
CURE International UK (GB), University of Auckland (NZ), Auckland University of Technology (NZ)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 96%
Global Health and Surgery
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