Twelve researchers/stakeholders participated in this study: four men and eight women. Thematic analysis was applied for data analysis. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used for participant recruitment. Data collection was conducted from March 2022 to June 2022. It aimed to understand the factors that influenced and accelerated international collaboration within the R4HC-MENA programme on conflict and health research, and to provide deeper insights into the implementation of the programme. MethodsĪ qualitative study using semi-structured online interviews was conducted to explore researchers’ and stakeholders’ perspectives on the R4HC-MENA programme over its lifetime from 2017 to 2021. Under the UK’s Global Challenge Research Fund in 2017 a number of such international programs were created including the Research for Health in Conflict-Middle East and North Africa (R4HC-MENA) partnership to build capacity in conflict and health research as well as study specific areas, namely noncommunicable diseases in conflict (cancer & mental health) and the political economy of health in conflict. International collaborative research maximises the resources and skills available for dealing with global health issues, builds capacity and endeavours to ensure the research reflects real needs of the populations. Health research in conflict-affected regions has been recognised as important to gain more understanding of the actual needs of such populations, to optimise healthcare delivery, as well as to inform advocacy and policy change. Globally, two billion people are living under conditions of insecurity and violent armed conflict with a consequent impact on public health. Healthcare is a basic human right extending across all humanitarian contexts, including conflict.
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