Editorial

Local evidence should lead health recovery decisions

Recovery works best when local institutions shape the questions, interpretation, and priorities.

Professor Michael Grant Affiliations & notes a Global Health Policy Institute Omar Al-Khatib Affiliations & notes b Frontline Learning Network
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  • a Global Health Policy Institute
  • b Frontline Learning Network
Publication date: 2 October 2026 DOI: 10.5555/hsrc.en.editorial.002 Volume 1 Issue 2 Pages 6–11
Local evidence should lead health recovery decisions
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Abstract

This editorial sets out a locally led approach to evidence-informed health recovery.

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Recovery plans can fail when they import models that do not fit local institutions or constraints.

Broaden the evidence base

Useful evidence includes routine data, patient experience, workforce knowledge, and political economy analysis.

Build durable partnerships

Local organisations must be partners in defining questions and interpreting findings, not occasional consultees.

References

  1. HSRC. Principles for knowledge partnership.
  2. Demo report on locally led health recovery.

Citation information

Grant M, Al-Khatib O. Local evidence should lead health recovery decisions. HSRC. 2026.

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