In this first paper in a series of four papers on midwifery, we aimed to examine,
comprehensively and systematically, the contribution midwifery can make to the quality of …

Executive summary Sub-Saharan Africa's health challenges are numerous and wide-
ranging. Most sub-Saharan countries face a double burden of traditional, persisting health …

In the concluding paper of this Series about midwifery, we look at the policy implications
from the framework for quality maternal and newborn care, the potential effect of life-saving …

Universal health coverage (UHC) is at the center of current efforts to strengthen health
systems and improve the level and distribution of health and health services. This document …

Providing reliable and affordable wastewater treatment in rural areas is a challenge in many
parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. The problems and limitations of the …

Background Achieving universal health coverage (UHC) requires health financing systems
that provide prepaid pooled resources for key health services without placing undue …

A major challenge in monitoring universal health coverage (UHC) is identifying an indicator
that can adequately capture the multiple components underlying the UHC initiative. Effective …

There is growing recognition that the progressive realization of universal health coverage
(UHC) is dependent on a sufficient, equitably distributed and well performing health …

Universal health coverage is at the centre of current efforts to strengthen health systems and
to improve the level and distribution of health services. It is high on the global and national …

Este estudo objetivou compreender e analisar como os processos de educação
permanente são vivenciados pelos profissionais dos Núcleos de Apoio à Saúde da Família …