Correction Issued for Lancet Global Health Viewpoint on Funding Disclosure
The Lancet Global Health has issued an official correction regarding a Viewpoint article titled "Not just surveys and indicators: narratives capture what really matters for health system strengthening," originally published in 2023 (Volume 11, pages e1459–63). The authors of the piece include Oluoch D, Molyneux S, Boga M, and colleagues. The correction addresses an administrative error in which a specific funding source was inadvertently omitted from the Acknowledgments section of the original publication. This omission has now been rectified, with the necessary funding information added to ensure full transparency and compliance with academic publishing standards. The correction was formally processed and made effective as of March 6, 2026. This update highlights the journal's commitment to maintaining accurate records of financial support for research, which is crucial for assessing potential conflicts of interest and ensuring the integrity of scientific discourse in global health. The original article discusses the importance of narrative data alongside traditional surveys and indicators for strengthening health systems.
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Correction Issued for Lancet Global Health Viewpoint on Funding Disclosure
The Lancet Global Health has issued an official correction regarding a Viewpoint article titled "Not just surveys and indicators: narratives capture what really matters for health system strengthening," originally published in 2023 (Volume 11, pages e1459–63). The authors of the piece include Oluoch D, Molyneux S, Boga M, and colleagues. The correction addresses an administrative error in which a specific funding source was inadvertently omitted from the Acknowledgments section of the original publication. This omission has now been rectified, with the necessary funding information added to ensure full transparency and compliance with academic publishing standards. The correction was formally processed and made effective as of March 6, 2026. This update highlights the journal's commitment to maintaining accurate records of financial support for research, which is crucial for assessing potential conflicts of interest and ensuring the integrity of scientific discourse in global health. The original article discusses the importance of narrative data alongside traditional surveys and indicators for strengthening health systems.
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