Last update:
10-Jun-2025

The current health system of various countries is called upon to face many challenges in a timely manner due to the ever-increasing demands and changing needs of citizens, as well as other socio-economic and labor problems that may arise. The understanding of the complexity of this system to immediately adapt and respond to the current developments needs specially-trained and experienced leadership personalities, able to undertake the difficult task of the overall restructuring and modernization of the care system through the adoption and application of transformational leadership models. For this reason, it is imperative to establish leadership development programs in the field of health for the implementation of sustainable goals, the proper formation of interdisciplinary and interprofessional work groups, along with the early identification and management of crises. This essay describes a number of such initiatives, which have taken place both in developing countries, such as Nepal, Malaysia and Kenya, and in developed countries, like the United Kingdom and Australia. Extensive reference is made to the development of the necessary skills for the harmonious composition and cooperation of groups, their guidance towards choosing a common vision, the strengthening of work performance, but also the quality of the services provided.

Key words: Development programs, Health, Leadership.