Business & IT · Vol. XIV(2) · 2024
Reframing Global Health Governance: BRICS Impact on South Africa's Pandemic Response and the Evolution of International Health Frameworks
Abstract
This paper offers an analysis of the transformative roles undertaken by BRICS nations, with a specific focus on South Africa, in redefining the landscape of global health governance during pandemics. Set against the backdrop of post-Cold War and post-9/11 dynamics, the study elucidates the evolution from traditional to more inclusive health security paradigms. It investigates how BRICS+ countries, including South Africa, have actively contributed to reshaping global health governance, transcending conventional institutional frameworks, especially evident in responses to crises like COVID-19, SARS, and MERS. Employing a multi-faceted approach drawing on case studies, policy analyses, and empirical evidence, this research assesses the strategies, collaborations, and policy interventions employed by South Africa within the broader BRICS+ framework to combat transnational health challenges. It examines the significance, effectiveness, limitations, and future potential of these initiatives in advancing a more adaptable and participatory global health governance architecture. Specifically, it delves into South Africa's unique role as a BRICS+ member, considering its diplomatic engagements, policy contributions, and regional leadership in fostering a collective approach to global health crises. Additionally, the paper explores the implications of these collaborative endeavors on the evolving international health landscape and highlights the imperative for sustained cooperation, innovation, and inclusivity in global health governance frameworks. Through this examination, this paper aims to provide insights into the dynamics shaping the contemporary discourse on health diplomacy and the collective response to global health challenges within the South African context and the broader BRICS+ framework.
Keywords
Global Health Governance, BRICS+, Pandemics, South Africa, Health Diplomacy, Institutional Evolution, Pandemic Response, Policy Interventions, Collaborative Strategies, Transnational Health Challenges, Inclusive Governance
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Khalida Akbar (2024). Reframing Global Health Governance: BRICS Impact on South Africa's Pandemic Response and the Evolution of International Health Frameworks. Business & IT, Vol. XIV(2), pp. 61–71. https://doi.org/10.14311/bit.2024.02.07