Process improvement: A valuable tool for health-system strengthening in developing countries

Public Health Perspectives of Preeclampsia in Developing Countries: Implication for Health System Strengthening

OBJECTIVES Review of public health perspectives of preeclampsia in developing countries and implications for health system strengthening. METHODS Literature from Pubmed (MEDLINE), AJOL, Google Scholar, and Cochrane database were reviewed. RESULTS The prevalence of preeclampsia in developing countries ranges from 1.8% to 16.7%. Many challenges exist in the prediction, prevention, and managem...

Focused Journals in Travel Medicine; A Valuable Chance for Developing Countries!

The role of quality improvement in strengthening health systems in developing countries.

Quality of care was recognized as a key element for improved health outcomes and efficiency in the World Health Organization's (WHO) widely adopted framework for health system strengthening in resource-poor countries. Although modern approaches to improving quality are increasingly used globally, their adoption remains sporadic in developing countries. Healthcare leaders and improvement experts...

Strengthening public health surveillance and response using the health systems strengthening agenda in developing countries

There is increased interest in strengthening health systems for developing countries. However, at present, there is common uncertainty about how to accomplish this task. Specifically, several nations are faced with an immense challenge of revamping an entire system. To accomplish this, it is essential to first identify the components of the system that require modification. The World Health Org...

Developing a household survey tool for health equity: A practical guide in Islamic Republic of Iran

Background: An obvious gradient in health outcomes has been implicated in many evidences relating to social and economic factors. Proper data are requested to convince policy-makers calling for intersectoral action for health. Recently, I.R. of Iran has come up with 52 health equity indicators to monitor health equity through the country. Conducting regular surveys on 14 out of 52 national heal...