Future gazing is tempting. In 2013, the global health community talked a lot about the future. We debated what would happen in 2015 and beyond — about how we would secure sustainable development, and how health would play an integral part in that.  In 2014, we need to focus on the here and now. If we’re to cement the progress already made in helping people live healthier lives — regardless of where they live — we must start making last year’s conversations a reality.
 
From the conversations I had last year at places like the U.N. General Assembly, I think there are five ways in which we can accelerate global health in 2014.

Put partnership into practice

Partnership was a predominant theme throughout development discussions last year and we’re already starting to see collaboration in action. Businesses and not-for-profits are forging innovative tie-ups that meet a particular need, and demonstrate a new way of working that strikes a balance between business and philanthropy.

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