Global health should be trans-disciplinary

Trans-disciplinarity has no consensual definition and diverse interpretations coexist.It is important to accept this diversity and plurality while agreeing on a shared understanding during specific projects.Given the complex character of global health challenges, illustrated by the syndemic nature of COVID-19, trans-disciplinarity is pertinent and necessary for global health.

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BMC Global and Public Health
Published
2026-01-21
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s44263-025-00240-z
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Global Health and Surgery
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Global health should be trans-disciplinary

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Global health should be trans-disciplinary

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Abstract

Trans-disciplinarity has no consensual definition and diverse interpretations coexist.It is important to accept this diversity and plurality while agreeing on a shared understanding during specific projects.Given the complex character of global health challenges, illustrated by the syndemic nature of COVID-19, trans-disciplinarity is pertinent and necessary for global health.

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