A strong health policy is an essential platform for the formation of a comprehensive health
system in developing countries. Three essential purposes of such a policy are (a) assuring …

Over the last decade, the global health agenda has converged around proposals for the
construction of policies and interventions towards greater equity. Despite the great diversity …

The Millennium Development Goals depend critically on scaling up public health
investments in developing countries. As a matter of urgency, developing-country …

Effective public health interventions can save hundreds of millions of lives in developing
countries, as well as create broad social and economic benefits. Unfortunately, public health …

No matter what may divide countries, when it comes to health we have much in common.
The burden of disease is shifting, efficiency and quality improvement are shared goals, and …

Unprecedented economic progress and demands for social protection have engendered an
economic transition in health in many low-and middle-income countries, characterized by …

Health policies worldwide have changed dramatically in the last few decades. We reflect
upon these changes, highlight current trends and identity key issues and challenges as the …

Developing countries are those countries with a low average income as well as a low gross
national product compared with the 'developed countries'. A shortage of resources prevails …

Public health entails the use of models, technologies, experience and evidence derived
through consumer participation, translational research and population sciences to protect …

Health policy making in developing countries is increasingly being envisaged as a
stewardship process concerned with attaining trust and legitimacy between a government …