Revolving drug funds: a step towards health security.
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چکیده
The establishment of a revolving drug fund project in Viet Nam is described and the factors responsible for its success are considered. As well as being a tool for cost recovery a revolving drug fund can serve as an entry point for strengthening health care and improving health security at local and district level.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Bulletin of the World Health Organization
دوره 77 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999