The Health Policy Trend Report 2026, developed by the Global Health Policy Lab (GHPL) in partnership with the African Population Health and Research Center (APHRC) and UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health (UNITE), provides a structured assessment of persistent barriers to effective health policymaking and outlines means to tackle and overcome these.
The report aims to (1) map recurring challenges faced by health policymakers globally; (2) identify practical solutions that strengthen policy development processes, implementation capacity, and long-term impact; and (3) provide illustrative case studies.
It draws on a global survey of 109 policymakers across 49 countries, complemented by research evidence and solutions-in-action case studies. In doing so, the report serves as a practical resource and convening tool to support more resilient and inclusive health policymaking.