A recent study published in The BMJ highlights key lessons from two pioneering Faith Health Networks (FHNs) established in London—serving Muslim and Jewish communities. The research, co-authored by public health experts and community leaders, explores how faith-based collaboration can help tackle health inequalities, particularly in the wake of COVID-19.

Through interviews with network members, the study identifies how FHNs serve as vital bridges between minority communities and the health system—co-designing services, building trust, and tailoring public health efforts. The findings offer practical guidance for sustaining and expanding these models across the UK, with implications that go beyond vaccination to improving long-term community health and well-being.

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