World Health Organization simulations: an increasingly popular learning tool for the development of future global health practitioners

Digital vaccine passports and digital health diplomacy: an online model WHO simulation

“…Decolonization: While literature’s emphasis on health policy debate simulations in developed nations portrays them as a phenomenon of the global north, 11 our experience with several health policy simulations in the global south suggest otherwise. 13–18 Online debate platforms remove travel and cost barriers to participation, potentially improving opportunities for South-South sharing of culture and knowledge for health, accelerating the decolonization of global health through knowledge diplomacy.…”

“… 10 As a type of diplomatic simulation, Model WHO (MWHO) simulations reenact the procedures of the WHO’s policymaking committee, the World Health Assembly. 11 Following the “The Mercury Game”, which simulated policymaking to address an environmental health crisis, policymaking simulations in health science education have gained credence. 12 Our prior simulations debated the health relevance of climate change, 13 the built environment, and medicolegal issues of international relevance.…”

From polycrisis to metacrisis: harnessing windows of opportunity for renewed political leadership in global health diplomacy

“…As we navigate an era marked by complex health challenges and opportunities to address and redress them, the role of innovative learning opportunities becomes increasingly vital. Experiential learning approaches which incorporate role-playing and real-world scenarios, such as global health diplomacy training programmes and Model WHO Simulations, equip emerging leaders with the practical skills and insights needed for effective health diplomacy in practice 13. By embracing these dynamic educational techniques, we can better prepare health diplomats to handle the multifaceted demands of global health and contribute significantly to addressing the world’s pressing health issues.…”

Healthcare Provider Advocacy for Primary Health Care Strengthening: A Call for Action

“… 19 , 26 , 30 Regarding educational methods, the importance of longitudinal and particularly hands-on training opportunities have been emphasized such as community placements, implementing individual or group health advocacy projects, writing or lobbying to legislators or the press, or simulating international health governance processes. 19 , 28 , 31 - 33 …”

“…19,26,30 Regarding educational methods, the importance of longitudinal and particularly hands-on training opportunities have been emphasized such as community placements, implementing individual or group health advocacy projects, writing or lobbying to legislators or the press, or simulating international health governance processes. 19,28,[31][32][33] There is no one common definition for advocacy by health care providers. In the present article we refer to advocacy as "Action by a physician to promote those social, economic, educational, and political changes that ameliorate the suffering and threats to human health and well-being that he or she identifies through his or her professional work and expertise" as defined by Earnest et al 28 Further, we extend this definition to all PHC providers (not only physicians) mentioned above.…”