New report: Strengthening health systems for musculoskeletal health in low and middle-income countries

The burden of disease attributed to musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions disproportionately affects people in low– and middle–income counties (LMICs).

Data from nine LMICs (Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines and South Africa) included in the GMUSC global strategy report were re-evaluated to identify priorities and opportunities for health systems strengthening for MSK health in LMICs. The international research team undertook secondary analysis of qualitative data to specifically interrogate themes relevant to context and priorities for MSK health system reform in LMICs and coupled these data with analysis of health polices for integrated management of non-communicable diseases.

The findings of that work are presented in this report, accompanied by a research paper published in the journal Health Policy and Planning.