Global Histories of Health is a blog dedicated to uncovering the forces that have shaped health policy across time and place. Through in-depth historical analysis and extensive research, this blog explores how political decisions, social movements, economic systems, cultural beliefs, or other factors have influenced the development – and transformation – of health policy in countries around the world. Each post dives into a specific region and time period, asking not just what changed in health policy, but why it changed. By examining the past, Global Histories of Health offers critical insights into the global evolution of public health policy, highlighting patterns, ruptures, and lessons that remain relevant today.
Global Histories of Health 