title: "Punching above its weight": why New Zealand must maintain leadership in global health.
abstract: As a small island nation, with a population of only 4.4 million, and geographically isolated from the centres of global power, New Zealand could be seen as of marginal relevance to the global health agenda. This paper argues that New Zealand has been and should remain a player in global health, even if current fiscal constraints may suggest otherwise. Involvement fits with our responsibilities and commitments in the Pacific region and our wider interests, including ethical international trade, security, global alliances and the fundamental protection of health.
authors.affiliation: Global Health, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand. j.mccool@auckland.ac.nz
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McCool
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bullen
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce; D014943:Global Health; D006291:Health Policy; D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D007857:Leadership; D009520:New Zealand