Crossroads in Global Health

Name: Crossroads in Global Health
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Pragmatic Solutions in a Complex World

By: Ebby Elahi, Joan LaRovere

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Hardcover | 12 January 2027 | Edition Number 1

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This accessible and thought-provoking book offers a critical exploration of global health philanthropy, blending personal narrative with a rigorous examination of the fieldâs challenges and opportunities. Grounded in the authorsâ decades of experience, Crossroads in Global Health reflects on the transformative power of medicine, the complexities of global health engagement, and the enduring human impulse to alleviate suffering. The authors examine the tension between short-term relief and durable system change, and show how reframing global health as a marketplace, powered by data, analytics, and AI, can better match resources to need and turn goodwill into measurable impact.

Key Features:

· Explores the history, evolution, and critiques of global health, with a focus on discrete philanthropic medical missions.

· Examines the landscape of global health needs and resources, shaped by logistics, incentives, and institutional structures.

· Reflects on the authorsâ personal journeys in global health, offering insights into the challenges and lessons learned from decades of experience.

· Proposes innovative approaches to harnessing data and technology to create a more efficient and accountable marketplace for global health philanthropy.

· Balances the importance of systemic solutions with the moral imperative of immediate care, emphasizing the enduring value of direct human connection in medicine.

Building on the authorsâ previous works, including the World Compendium of Healthcare Facilities and Nonprofit Organizations, this book is an essential resource for medical practitioners, academics, and professionals in the non-profit, public, and private sectors. It offers a compelling call to action for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in global health, while honoring the profound responsibility and transformative potential of the medical profession.

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