reflections on norheim (2018), disease control priorities third edition is published: comment on “disease control priorities third edition is published: a theory of change is needed for translating evidence to health policy”

The publication of disease control priorities, 3rd edition (dcp3) is a major milestone in the global health world. dcp3 reviews and summarizes high quality health intervention effectiveness and cost-effectiveness evidence relevant to low- and middle-income countries and is freely available to users. this commentary summarizes norheim’s (2018) assessment of dcp3’s role in country health priority-setting and offers reflections on what dcp3 can continue to offer countries seeking to improve their purchasing of health.