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Reflections on Norheim (2018), Disease control priorities third edition Is published Comment on "Disease control priorities third edition is published
A theory of change is needed for translating evidence to health policy"
Nugent, R. (2019). Reflections on Norheim (2018), Disease control priorities third edition Is published Comment on "Disease control priorities third edition is published: A theory of change is needed for translating evidence to health policy". International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 8(6), 375-377. https://doi.org/10.15171/ijhpm.2019.09
The publication of Disease Control Priorities, 3rd edition (DCP3) is a major milestone in the global health world. DCP3 reviews and summarizes high quality health intervention effectiveness and cost-effectiveness evidence relevant to low- and middle-income countries and is freely available to users. This Commentary summarizes Norheim's (2018) assessment of DCP3's role in country health priority-setting and offers reflections on what DCP3 can continue to offer countries seeking to improve their purchasing of health.