Emerging challenges in global health dermatology: measuring impact and sustainability.

Emerging challenges in global health dermatology: measuring impact and sustainability

Authors: Morvarid Zehtab, L Claire Fuller, Wendemagegn Enbiale, Karolyn A Wanat, Luca Borradori, Henry W Lim, Esther E Freeman

Journal: British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 192, Issue 3, March 2025, Pages 532–534, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljae435

Published: 15 November 2024

With increasing numbers of initiatives addressing health inequity in dermatology there is growing interest among funders and nonprofits in defining and measuring two key aspects of global health success: impact and sustainability.1–3 The demands to clearly describe and demonstrate both impact and sustainability in global health dermatology and health equity programmes from funders are to ensure accountability, proper use of funds and mutually beneficial outcomes.4 There is no one-size-fits-all method for evaluating health interventions. Instead, we highlight approaches that can be tailored to specific global health efforts to better conceptualize areas to improve operational strategies and their implementation internally and communication with funders externally.

The International Foundation for Dermatology (IFD) is a nonprofit conducting the humanitarian work of the International League of Dermatological Societies. IFD supports over 26 projects worldwide through grant programmes, working groups and ... [Read the full article here]