Foreign Health Sector Capacity Building and the U.S. Military

Abstract

The U.S. joint military medical community has an increasing role in collaborative health sector engagement internationally as part of a whole of government approach to successful operations. The military must master the ability to catalyze health sector gains that can be developed by hosts, U.S. Government, and international agencies in both permissive environments and conflict zones. Capacity building is helping a partner develop their own capabilities,standards, and resources to the point of self-sufficiency. Optimal effects will come through understanding the military and civilian health sectors of nations and regions, grasping the importance of health to stability and security, and integrating efforts with global health initiatives. The goal is to cultivate military and civilian relationships that assist host nation-led sustainable health sector effects that result in enduring positive U.S. national security outcomes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA565870

Entities

People

  • Edwin K. Burkett

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Physicians
  • Public Health
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design