Navigating Conflict: Priority Setting Challenges and Best Practices

Haniye Sadat  Sajadi; Mohammed  Yusuf Ahmed Musa; Pitiphon  Promduangsi; Elham  Ehsani-chimeh; Reza  Majdzadeh; Mohamed Abdi  Jama

doi:10.18502/htaa.v9i3.19645

Haniye Sadat Sajadi Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammed Yusuf Ahmed Musa Health System Development, Health Financing, WHO Country Office for Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan.
Pitiphon Promduangsi Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Elham Ehsani-chimeh National Institute for Health Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Reza Majdzadeh School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex, Colchester, UK.
Mohamed Abdi Jama Ministry of Health and Human Services, Mogadishu, Somalia.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/htaa.v9i3.19645

Keywords: Priority Setting; Navigating Conflict; Best Practices

Abstract

Many low- and middle-income countries currently contend with conflict arising from war, political instability, or sanctions. These conflicts have directly impacted the accessibility and availability of healthcare services and products, resulting in increased mortality rates and endangering public health. The complex economic, social, and political circumstances stemming from these conflicts pose significant challenges to the effective functioning of health systems. This letter will explore the experiences of setting priorities in health amidst countries under different conflicts, including prolonged chronic conflict (Sudan, Somalia), sanctions (Iran), and temporary conflict (Thailand). It aims to provide insight into the

distinct obstacles and potential solutions associated with prioritizing health under these complex settings.