The Role of Advocacy for Equity at the Regional Level – The Case of EQUINET

Abstract

The Regional Network for Equity in Health in East and Southern Africa (EQUINET) is dedicated to influencing and supporting national and regional policies and practices of the countries of east and southern Africa to promote equity in health. It does so by networking professionals, civil society members, policy makers and state officials to promote policies for equity in health. EQUINET commissions, supports and undertakes research, carries out and builds capacities for policy analysis, initiates conferences, workshops and dialogue (including through email and internet), builds and mentors research and implementation capacities, and publishes and disseminates information.

Malawi Medical Journal Vol. 18 (2) 2006: pp. 56