Presentation for "The annual medicine overseas conference: Research and response in the midst of chaos" at the UK Royal Society of Medicine. http://www.rsm.ac.uk/academ/ccd03.php
A new health and development paradigm post-2015: grounded in human rightsLisa Hallgarten
Marge Berer, Editor of RHM, presentation at meeting
Divided we stand? Universal health coverage and the unfinished agenda of the health MDGs
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp February 11th 2014
“Follow the money” in order to better understand the framework for global health governance: this presentation by Dr. Tim Mackey employs IHME-coordinated research while teaching the evolution of global health financing.
A new health and development paradigm post-2015: grounded in human rightsLisa Hallgarten
Marge Berer, Editor of RHM, presentation at meeting
Divided we stand? Universal health coverage and the unfinished agenda of the health MDGs
Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp February 11th 2014
“Follow the money” in order to better understand the framework for global health governance: this presentation by Dr. Tim Mackey employs IHME-coordinated research while teaching the evolution of global health financing.
Presentation given by Professor Sophie Witter on 17th May 2018 for the American University of Beirut Global Health Institute's Webinar series: "Global Health and Conflict". This webinar theme: Health Systems in Situations of Fragility.
Health financing within the overall health systemHFG Project
Presented during Day One of the 2016 Nigeria Health Care Financing Training Workshop. Presented by Prof. Tanimola Akande and Dr. Francis Ukwuije. More: https://www.hfgproject.org/hcf-training-nigeria
A briefing for Public Health teams on a public mental health approach resilience, trauma and coping beyond the pandemic, and addressing the needs of communities and workplaces
Abstract
Conflicts and protracted crises have resulted in a sharp rise in the number of Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. Displaced persons not only face physical threats in such
circumstances of forced migration, but are also confronted with the challenge of economic
survival. In this context, Conditional Cash Transfers (CCTs) becomes an increasingly
important tool in humanitarian response and poverty reduction. In recent years, Nigeria has
deemed it necessary to embrace cash transfers as social protection instruments to tackle poverty
and vulnerability. This study examined the implementation of the CCT programme in Benue
State, Nigeria. The vulnerability theory was used as the theoretical underpinning of the study.
The study adopted both quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches to carry out in-
depth investigation. Survey and documentary sources were used for data collection, while
descriptive statistics and content analysis were used for data analysis. The data analyzed
revealed that the CCT Programme as presently implemented in Benue State covered the poor
and vulnerable, but did not extend to the large IDP population. It also established that IDPs in
Benue State were supportive of in-kind assistance, but indicated the need for a combination of
in-kind and cash assistance. The study recommended that in extending the CCT programme to
IDPs in Benue State, strategies such as establishment of a robust programming framework;
strong Measurement and Evaluation (M&E) mechanisms; and training to help beneficiaries
utilize from provided assistance, among others, should be adopted to maximize benefits and
mitigate possible risks associated with the programme.
The Role of Human Rights in Responses to HIV, TB and Malaria - March 2013Emilie Pradichit
“The Role of Human Rights in Responses to HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria” documents cases in which rights-based responses have resulted in positive health outcomes, noting that promoting human rights principles enhances disease prevention and increases accessibility and quality of services. Such responses support uptake of services and promote sustainability by empowering individuals to proactively address health needs.
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/librarypage/hiv-aids/the-role-of-human-rights-in-responses-to-hiv--tuberculosis-and-m.html
This is the February 2021 guidance produced by Directors of Public Health in England on how to exit the pandemic phase of SARS-CoV-2 and live with the virus circulating for some time. This document seeks to including epidemiological and behavioural and psychological insights into practical strategies for local Public Health Teams
Relationship Between Fiscal Decentralization and Health Care Financing in Uas...Triple A Research Journal
ABSTRACT
This study examined the relationship between fiscal decentralization and health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya, the researcher sought to answer the following research questions; To what extend does the adequacy of decentralized funds influence health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya? How effective was health management team in influencing health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya? How does budgeting and allocation of decentralized funds affect health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya? Lastly, what were the effects of decentralized fund expenditure on health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya? The researcher used ex-post facto research design. Both stratified sampling and random sampling technique was used to select the respondents. The target population for the study was 98 employees working in health department with a sample size of 79 respondents whom comprised of permanent health workers working in the major hospitals in the county. Questionnaires were employed as the major data collection tools. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics and hypothesis is tested by use of chi square. The analysis of the data was done with Statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20 and the data was presented though use of graphs and tables for clear understanding of the results. The findings from the study therefore rejected the null hypotheses and concluded that there exists statistically significant relationship between adequacy of decentralized funds, management effectiveness and budgetary mechanism and the level of health care financing. This means that whenever the health management team are effective in managing the decentralized funds well, there is an increase in the level of health care financing.
Keywords: Fiscal Decentralization and Healthcare financing
This presentation offers ways to leverage a health equity strategy in order to inspire public action.
Bob Gardner, Director of Policy
www.wellesleyinstitute.com
Follow us on twitter @wellesleyWI
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Health financing within the overall health systemHFG Project
Presented during Day One of the 2016 Nigeria Health Care Financing Training Workshop. Presented by Prof. Tanimola Akande and Dr. Francis Ukwuije. More: https://www.hfgproject.org/hcf-training-nigeria
A briefing for Public Health teams on a public mental health approach resilience, trauma and coping beyond the pandemic, and addressing the needs of communities and workplaces
Abstract
Conflicts and protracted crises have resulted in a sharp rise in the number of Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. Displaced persons not only face physical threats in such
circumstances of forced migration, but are also confronted with the challenge of economic
survival. In this context, Conditional Cash Transfers (CCTs) becomes an increasingly
important tool in humanitarian response and poverty reduction. In recent years, Nigeria has
deemed it necessary to embrace cash transfers as social protection instruments to tackle poverty
and vulnerability. This study examined the implementation of the CCT programme in Benue
State, Nigeria. The vulnerability theory was used as the theoretical underpinning of the study.
The study adopted both quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches to carry out in-
depth investigation. Survey and documentary sources were used for data collection, while
descriptive statistics and content analysis were used for data analysis. The data analyzed
revealed that the CCT Programme as presently implemented in Benue State covered the poor
and vulnerable, but did not extend to the large IDP population. It also established that IDPs in
Benue State were supportive of in-kind assistance, but indicated the need for a combination of
in-kind and cash assistance. The study recommended that in extending the CCT programme to
IDPs in Benue State, strategies such as establishment of a robust programming framework;
strong Measurement and Evaluation (M&E) mechanisms; and training to help beneficiaries
utilize from provided assistance, among others, should be adopted to maximize benefits and
mitigate possible risks associated with the programme.
The Role of Human Rights in Responses to HIV, TB and Malaria - March 2013Emilie Pradichit
“The Role of Human Rights in Responses to HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria” documents cases in which rights-based responses have resulted in positive health outcomes, noting that promoting human rights principles enhances disease prevention and increases accessibility and quality of services. Such responses support uptake of services and promote sustainability by empowering individuals to proactively address health needs.
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/librarypage/hiv-aids/the-role-of-human-rights-in-responses-to-hiv--tuberculosis-and-m.html
This is the February 2021 guidance produced by Directors of Public Health in England on how to exit the pandemic phase of SARS-CoV-2 and live with the virus circulating for some time. This document seeks to including epidemiological and behavioural and psychological insights into practical strategies for local Public Health Teams
Relationship Between Fiscal Decentralization and Health Care Financing in Uas...Triple A Research Journal
ABSTRACT
This study examined the relationship between fiscal decentralization and health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya, the researcher sought to answer the following research questions; To what extend does the adequacy of decentralized funds influence health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya? How effective was health management team in influencing health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya? How does budgeting and allocation of decentralized funds affect health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya? Lastly, what were the effects of decentralized fund expenditure on health care financing in Uasin Gishu County Kenya? The researcher used ex-post facto research design. Both stratified sampling and random sampling technique was used to select the respondents. The target population for the study was 98 employees working in health department with a sample size of 79 respondents whom comprised of permanent health workers working in the major hospitals in the county. Questionnaires were employed as the major data collection tools. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics and hypothesis is tested by use of chi square. The analysis of the data was done with Statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 20 and the data was presented though use of graphs and tables for clear understanding of the results. The findings from the study therefore rejected the null hypotheses and concluded that there exists statistically significant relationship between adequacy of decentralized funds, management effectiveness and budgetary mechanism and the level of health care financing. This means that whenever the health management team are effective in managing the decentralized funds well, there is an increase in the level of health care financing.
Keywords: Fiscal Decentralization and Healthcare financing
This presentation offers ways to leverage a health equity strategy in order to inspire public action.
Bob Gardner, Director of Policy
www.wellesleyinstitute.com
Follow us on twitter @wellesleyWI
Relevance of Contingency Planning to the Humanitarian Nutrition Cluster, Assessment of Nutrition Cluster contingency planning globally, analysis of challenges and lessons learnt of cluster contingency planning
IRD is a non-profit humanitarian and development organization dedicated to improving the lives and livelihoods of the world’s most vulnerable people. IRD specializes in conflict and post-conflict environments and works in more than 40 countries. With the help of local groups and donors, IRD builds sustainable, community-based programs that address relief, stabilization and development needs in the areas of health, agriculture, infrastructure, emergency response, and governance. For more information on IRD, visit www.ird.org.
Health systems in post-conflict states - Learning from the ReBUILD programmeReBUILD for Resilience
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Building back better: Gender and post-conflict health systemsRinGsRPC
This presentation was given at our Building Back Better launch event which featured speakers from the UK, Sierra Leone and Northern Uganda. You can read more about the project at http://www.buildingbackbetter.org/#overview
This was presented as part of a research workshop held at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) on 30 April 2015, in partnership with the Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) and the Transparency Accountability Initiative (TAI). The focus of the workshop was on "the quest for citizen-led accountability - looking into the state." The workshop explored the workings of the state and relations with citizens in order to better understand when citizen-led accountability efforts do and don't gain purchase.
This presentation looked at issues of accountability in health systems.
English 215 Research and WritingFACTORS INFLUENCING.docxYASHU40
English 215: Research and Writing
FACTORS INFLUENCING QUALITY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Part 2
Charles H. Smith
Dr. Saraswathi
30 May2015
Health care delivery to patients should be the best and of high quality. Health centers should ensure they work to ensure their clients gets maximum benefits from the services they are offering. Health services in the country have however been not to the best of their game with several factors affecting their efficiency. Most clients always complain of poor outcomes once they visit government health care facilities. The core of the establishment is poor and not able to help offer the best services the client expects. This is due to small amounts of funds allocated to health care sector by the government comparing to the needs of the citizens of the country (World Health Organization, 2003). This research paper will in deep length explain the problems that health care establishments faces in an effort to provide the best health care services to their clients. The stakeholders of healthcare sector, who are my audience, should ensure they serve their part effectively to ensure a smooth service delivery to their clients under all aspects. The technological, political and socioeconomic factors that pose these problems needs to be addressed and solutions provided to improve the health of the clients.
Healthcare sectors has faced all of these problems for over several centuries now. Technological advancement is continuous and the government is ought to keep up with the current advancement as it affects patient delivery. Infrastructure in hospitals should be well in cooperated with technology (Kaplan, Damuk, Lynch, Cohen, 1996). Government policies and regulations on healthcare sector affect service delivery. It has not been able to provide the best solution in this sector thus affecting its development. Socioeconomic factors are present in every society and have always been affecting delivery of healthcare services to members of the society will the poor individuals been the most affected by this aspect. These problems and how they affect the delivery of healthcare services in hospitals are explained in this research paper in depth.
Differences in socioeconomic status among the clients affect their service delivery in a health care establishment. This affects every society since there is always a difference in social and economic status among the members of a particular society (Cassel .J, 1974). The effects of this factor are very severe in an overpopulated community which is multicultural and facing unequal economic growth. The factors that pose the problems in health care delivery under this aspect and their effects are very harming and it’s crucial for the government to take precautionary measures to prevent such problems. Low-income earners will not be able to access the best health care services as these services require the client to pay a huge sum of money which this in ...
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For more information about the workshop, visit http://www.scribd.com/doc/193822108/Universal-Health-Care-PreGA-Program
‘Health system strengthening through integrated case management of neglected ...COUNTDOWN on NTDs
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Concept and definitions
Health education
Beliefs and approaches in health promotion
Health promotion strategies and priority actions
Public health, social movement, health inequity and millennium goals
Canadian experience in health promotion
Conclusion
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Christopher p digiulio md achieve their goal of managing a healthcare team and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of a healthcare facility, Medical Officers perform various tasks.
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It can be a powerful learning tool for local service providers, presenting them with the rationale for re-designing services to better target assessed needs of the local population.
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Health care delivery to patients should be the best and of high quality. Health centers should ensure they work to ensure their clients gets maximum benefits from the services they are offering. Health services in the country have however been not to the best of their game with several factors affecting their efficiency. Most clients always complain of poor outcomes once they visit government health care facilities. The infrastructure of the establishment is poor and not able to help offer the best services the client expects. This is due to small amounts of funds allocated to health care sector by the government comparing to the needs of the citizens of the country (World Health Organization, 2003). This research paper will in deep length explain the problems that health care establishments faces in an effort to provide the best health care services to their clients. The stakeholders of healthcare sector, who are my audience, should ensure they serve their part effectively to ensure a smooth service delivery to their clients under all aspects. The technological, political and socioeconomic factors that pose these problems needs to be addressed and solutions provided to improve the health of the clients.
Healthcare sector has faced these problems for over several centuries now. Technological advancement is continuous and the government is ought to keep up with the current advancement as it affects patient delivery. Infrastructure in hospitals should be well in cooperated with technology (Kaplan, Pamuk, Lynch, Cohen, 1996). Government policies and regulations on healthcare sector affect service delivery. It has not been able to provide the best solution in this sector thus affecting its development. Socioeconomic factors are present in every society and have always been affecting delivery of healthcare services to members of the society will the poor individuals been the most affected by this aspect. These problems and how they affect the delivery of healthcare services in hospitals are explained in this research paper in depth.
Differences in socioeconomic status among the clients affect their service delivery in a health care establishment. This affects every society since there is always a difference in social and economic status among the members of a particular society (Cassel.J, 1976). The effects of this factor are very severe in an overpopulated community which is multicultural and facing unequal economic growth. The factors that pose the problems in health care delivery under this aspect and their effects are very harming and it’s crucial for the government to take precautionary measures to prevent such problems. Low-income earners will not be able to access the best health care services as these services requ.
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
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These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
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2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
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This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
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1. Health Care for Post Conflict
Stabilization
V. Harutyunyan M.D.
2. Conflicts and their effects
“An armed conflict is a contested incompatibility that concerns government
and/or territory where the use of armed force between two parties, of which at
least one is the government of a state, results in at least 25 battle-related
deaths in one calendar year”
Uppsala University Department of Peace and Conflict Research
• “Major Wars“ are military conflicts inflicting 1,000 battlefield deaths per year
• Currently there are 9 major wars and around 34 smaller scale conflicts waged
around the World.
• Unclear distinction between conflict and post conflict status
• Conflicts disrupt the ability of states to to perform basic functions [such as]
maintaining security, enabling economic development, and ensuring the
essential needs of the population are met. (OECD/DAC)
• An estimated one-sixth of the world’s population live in fragile or conflict-
affected states.
3. Conflicts and their effects
• Both health facilities and health personnel often become direct targets (Iraq,
Syria, Nepal, Kosovo)
• Health facilities and symbols used by health care providers used for military
purpose (Syria, Palestine)
• Rapid reduction of access to health care in conflict affected areas
• Increased morbidity and mortality
• High incidence of non violent deaths
• Disproportionately affected civilian population
• Unequal distribution
• Masked by the national data
• Distorted due to inappropriate use of data collection techniques
• Data manipulation
6. Health Care and its role in humanitarian
phase
• Provision of access to life saving health services
• Preventing excess morbidity and mortality
• Strengthening emergency preparedness capacity
• Providing basis for health system recovery
• Promoting peace and protecting humanitarian space:
• Health as a Bridge for Peace (HBP)
7. Health, State Building, Stability, and
Governance
• Stabilization and peacebuilding in fragile and postconflict states have become
major features of international policy and foreign assistance
• High rate of conflict recidivism (31 percent of conflicts restart within ten
years of concluding)
• Destructive impact on population health and well-being
• Creates conditions for expansion of instability and violence
• Role of Health System in post conflict stabilization and peace building
• Link between health of the population, greater productivity, economic
growth, and state stability.
• Mounting evidence that improved health services can increase trust in
government and thus modestly contribute to reinforcement of the
authority and legitimacy of the state.
8. Health, State Building, Stability, and
Governance (theoretical framework)
Inputs: Outputs:
• Improved access to
quality, reliable
Functioning, equitable
health services for
health system:
priority health
Outcomes:
problems
• National government
• Enhanced social
stewardship Reduced mortality and
solidarity and
• Rehabilitated primary morbidity
cohesion
care facilities More capable, resilient
• Greater confidence in
• Re-established health state
government and
workforce Reduced risk of conflict
support for social
• Fair financing recurrence
contract
• Guaranteed package
• Stronger government
of health services
capacity to
• Equitable allocation
administer public
of services
programs
M.E. Kruk et al. / Social Science & Medicine 70 (2010) 89–97
9. Health, State Building, Stability, and
Governance
“We understand that addressing global health challenges is not just a
humanitarian imperative – it will also bolster global security, foster political
stability and promote economic growth and development”
Hillary Rodham Clinton, former US Secretary of State
10. Health System Reconstruction: principles
• The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the
fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion,
political belief, economic or social condition.
• Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be
fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures.
WHO constitution
• Access to health is a development issue:
“We also recognize the importance of universal health coverage to enhancing
health, social cohesion and sustainable human and economic development. We
pledge to strengthen health systems towards the provision of equitable
universal coverage”
Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012
• Health systems is a core social institution (Report of the special rapporteur on the
right of everyone to the highest attainable standard of health to the commission on human
rights. 2006)
11. Health System Reconstruction: Lessons Learned
and Challenges
• Lack of evidence supporting links between providing health care and conflict
stabilization.
• Success of health reconstruction and its effect on post conflict stabilization will depend
on the importance that parties to the conflict and people attach to health care
(Lebanon, Mozambique, DRC, Somalia)
• Health services are a necessary but hardly sufficient feature of the government
• Equity in services may be a more powerful predictor of confidence in government than
the general sufficiency of services.
• The traditional dichotomy of development and humanitarian aid is counterproductive
• Health interventions in fragile and conflict-affected states are limited to
humanitarian relief, which does not advance either health systems development or
state legitimacy.
• Conflict and fragility tend to be protracted, but health systems development can
often proceed before peace and stability are established
• Meeting short term health needs is important for addressing populations health
problems and maintaining stability
12. Health System Reconstruction: Lessons
Learned and Challenges
• Government’s leadership is critical for rebuilding health systems (Liberia vs
Somalia)
• Authorities in post conflict states often need substantial financial and
operational support to provide equitable health services (Afghanistan,
Southern Sudan, Liberia)
• Donor and aid agency policies and interests have considerable effect on both
the success of heath system reconstruction and its contribution to post
conflict stabilization
• Military involvement in civilian health systems development in conflict-
affected and postconflict states. (Iraq, Afghanistan)
• Health reconstruction post crisis is a long term process and often requires
sustained investment for decades
13. Remaining questions
• How can health interventions contribute to stability?
• How to assist fragile states in building effective health systems?
• How to structure aid programs in poorly governed states so as to develop
health systems without supporting corrupt or repressive governments?
• How to restructure humanitarian aid programs so that long-term emergency
funding supports health systems development?
• How to meet short-term health needs while developing a coherent system?