INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN HEALTH CARE: PROBLEMS AND TRENDS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34132/pard2025.30.07Keywords:
international cooperation, health care, globalization, WHO, international organizations, public health, pandemic, sustainable development, telemedicine, global security.Abstract
The article provides a comprehensive analysis of international cooperation in the field of health care in the context of globalization processes and increasing interdependence of states in matters of public health. The theoretical foundations of international cooperation in the medical field, its institutional support and key areas of development are considered. Particular attention is paid to the activities of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union as leading actors in the formation of global health care policy. The main problems of international cooperation are identified, including the unevenness of financial and technological resources between countries, insufficient coordination of regulatory and legal acts, differences in standards of medical services, as well as political, socio-cultural and ethical barriers in the implementation of joint programs. The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic as a key catalyst for the transformation of international cooperation systems in the field of health care are analyzed. Current trends in the development of international partnership are outlined: digitalization of medical systems, development of telemedicine, creation of global platforms for the exchange of medical data, implementation of collective health security programs and formation of joint mechanisms for responding to emergencies. The importance of interstate coordination in the field of infectious disease prevention, combating non-communicable diseases and strengthening the potential of health care systems in developing countries is emphasized. The conclusion is made that effective international cooperation in the field of health care is a strategic condition for ensuring global security, sustainable development and increasing the level of well-being of the population. It requires strengthening institutional interaction, improving legal mechanisms, increasing funding and harmonizing national strategies with international standards.
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