The Lancet  
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Dec 09, 2011

Why we need a Commission on Global Governance for Health
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, France, Indonesia, Norway, Senegal, and Thailand

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5 years ago, the foreign ministers of Brazil, France, Indonesia, Norway, Thailand, Senegal, and South Africa, launched the Global Health and Foreign Policy Initiative1 in recognition of the central importance of health and its connection to multiple global governance processes. In many ways, protecting and enhancing the health of its population is one of the most important goals and duties of any state. With globalisation and increased interdependency among countries, health issues have become even more central to states’ interests.