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. 2017 Oct 2;7(5):433–442. doi: 10.15171/ijhpm.2017.112

Table 2. Typology of Global Health Frames .

Frame External Health
International Health Global Health
Charity Social Justice Investment Security
Purpose Fight absolute poverty Reinforce health as a social value and a human right Maximize economic development Combat infectious diseases and contribute to social and political stability
Main beneficiary Partner countries Partner countries Donor countries Donor countries
Commitment towards IHA Ad-hoc, unpredictable Long-term Long-term Long-term
Main focus Popular themes of victimhood and emergencies Health systems and primary healthcare Disease-specific Disease-specific

Abbreviation: IHA, international health assistance.