Correction: How can middle-income countries successfully transition away from international health aid?

Key Points

• The central question addresses how middle-income countries can effectively transition from reliance on international health aid.
• Analysis of existing literature on health aid transitions
• Identification of successful strategies employed by middle-income countries
• Discussion of challenges faced during the transition
• Successful transitions identified a mix of domestic funding and efficient health system reforms.
• Countries that improved governance and accountability had better outcomes in reducing aid dependency.
• Strategic partnerships and investments in local capacities were crucial for sustainability.