Making health services more accessible in developing countries Finance and health resources for functioning health systems /

Health is increasingly a critical concern in the context of development. This book examines the function of health systems, particularly the key factors: finance, human resources, pharmaceuticals, public facilities and stresses the importance of improving access to health services in developing coun...

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Group Author: Uchimura, Hiroko
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Series: IDE-JETRO series
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Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230250772
Summary: Health is increasingly a critical concern in the context of development. This book examines the function of health systems, particularly the key factors: finance, human resources, pharmaceuticals, public facilities and stresses the importance of improving access to health services in developing countries.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Originally published in: 2009.
Carrier Form: 288 p. : 37 figures, 51.
ISBN: 9780230577886
9780230250772 :
0230250777 :
CLC: R19
Contents: Preface-- H.Uchimura Introduction: Key Factors for Functioning Health Systems-- H.Uchimura What is the Role of Public Finance in Health and How Should it be Fulfilled?: A Study of China-- H.Uchimura Health Financing for Accessible Services: A Study of the Philippines-- H.Uchimura Development of Social Health Insurance Systems: Retracing Japan's Experience-- M.Ii Emerging External Funds for Health: A Study of Global Health Partnerships-- B.Ito The Determinants of HIV/AIDS Drug-Pricing Policies in Developing Countries: An Analysis of Global Fund Procurement Data-- K.Kubo & H.Yamane How to Mana