Getting research into policy at international level and in Ghana: the case of genital herpes treatment.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2010
Country:
Ghana
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
First published:
1 January 2010
Authors:
Mayaud, P., Adu-Sarkodie, Y., Parkhurst, J., Louie, K. and Burris, H.

Abstract

Investigations into herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) as a cofactor of HIV acquisition, transmission and disease progression generated the political will necessary to reform international HSV-2 treatment policy. Playing a pivotal role at both the international level and within the Ghanaian policy context were 鈥榩olicy networks鈥� created either formally (WHO) or informally (Ghana) around the subject area. Within the Ghanaian sexual health policy network, there is often a single individual or 鈥榩olicy entrepreneur鈥� who generates momentum for policy change. Donor influence was cited as the single strongest impetus (or impediment) to policy change in Ghana.

Citation

Programme for Research and Capacity Building in Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV in Developing Countries research briefing no. 4, February 2010. 2pp.

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