[PDF] Strategic Plan For Strengthening Health Systems In The Who Western Pacific Region eBook

Author : WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
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Page : 34 pages
File Size : 19,42 MB
Release : 2014-02-17
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ISBN : 9789290615743

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The Regional Strategy on Human Resources for Health (2006-2015) endorsed in resolution WPR/RC57.R7 by the WHO Regional Committee in 2006 guided the collaborative actions of WHO and Member States in strengthening health workforce responsiveness to population health needs through enhanced health system performance and service quality. These actions included strengthening of national human resource strategic planning and human resources for health (HRH) information systems; reviews and updating of regulatory systems; initiatives addressing the quality and relevance of health professional education; analyses of policy options for rural and remote retention in selected countries along with publication of global evidence-based policy recommendations on the same issue; and the formulation and dissemination of subregional and global codes of practice for the international recruitment of health workers.

Author : WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 18,18 MB
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9290618167

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Environmental determinants of health are responsible for more than a quarter of the burden of disease in the Western Pacific Region. Communicable and noncommunicable disease disability and death result from a lack of safe water and sanitation indoor and outdoor air pollution hazardous chemicals occupational hazards and climate-related disasters. The Western Pacific Regional Framework for Action on Health and Environment on a Changing Planet intends to relaunch the World Health Organization (WHO) s Health and the Environment programme and fulfil its mandate in the area of environmental health. It proposes to leverage the health sector focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) process providing guidance for prioritizing the work of WHO in support of Member States improving health outcomes through action on environmental determinants. It articulates entry points for health and environment priority actions in WHO country cooperation strategies the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and other mechanisms for international collaboration and notably with the United Nations Environment Programme and ministries of environment. The framework also sets a course for the health sector to advocate adaptive measures policies and action to protect health and well-being as a co-benefit of interventions in energy agriculture transport housing and other spheres.

Author : WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 42,39 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : 929061241X

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The Strategic Plan to Stop TB in the Western Pacific 2006-2010 is a roadmap for the Region to in taking bolder action during the next 5 years to address these areas of concern. Besides strategies to address these areas, specific desired results and measures of progress are also clearly laid out in the Strategic Plan. The Plan will guide countries and areas in further developing and implementing their 5-year national TB control plans. The implementation of this Strategic Plan for 2006-2010 and the new national 5-year TB control plans will be crucial in achieving a major victory against TB in 2010, and in bringing the Region closer to the vision of a TB-free world.

Author : WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,27 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789290616344

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Beyond the MDGs and their 2015 deadline, the goal of universal health coverage (UHC) is of growing importance, with its core elements of better health outcomes, greater equity and improved financial protection. It is vital that countries' policy decisions be guided by the best available knowledge. In this context, WHO's role as a knowledge-based technical support agency is becoming more crucial. To support Western Pacific Member States' advance towards UHC, WHO has in recent years produced adaptable regional strategies for health system development. This innovative review of the six current regional health system strategies has assessed their usefulness to countries across the Region. This summary report outlines the main findings of the review as well as its objectives, methods, limitations, and implications for the future.

Author : WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 28,92 MB
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9290618477

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The Western Pacific Regional Food Safety Strategy 2011-2015 has contributed to good progress in food safety across the Western Pacific Region. However more than 125 million people fall ill and more than 50 000 die annually from unsafe food in the Region. Food safety is a highly complex health issue involving multiple domestic and international stakeholders. Over recent years new developments including the introduction of new technologies increasing internationalization of the food chain and demographic changes have affected food safety in the Region. The changing context of food safety affects food safety risk management as well as trust in the safety of the food supply. Food safety trust is a multifaceted issue and an outcome of effective food safety systems. At the same time it serves as an enabler for strengthening food safety systems to manage food safety risks and respond to food safety incidents and emergencies. The Regional Framework for Action on Food Safety in the Western Pacific builds on the achievement and lessons learnt from the 2011-2015 Strategy. It acknowledges the changing context of food safety and revisits the approach for strengthening national food safety systems. This includes a stronger focus on building trust and confidence in food safety systems and implementing strategic actions that create leadership partnerships competency and resources that are the necessary enablers for advancing food safety systems. The Framework provides guidance on strategic action and a stepwise approach to strengthen food safety systems to better manage food safety risks and respond to food safety incidents and emergencies. It is intended to guide national food safety authorities in implementation of strategic action to strengthen national food safety systems as well as to obtain and advocate for high-level political support to enhance food safety. It is also intended to facilitate regional cooperation among food safety authorities.

Author : Joshua Nealon
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,26 MB
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9290617373

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There is serious concern about the impact of the changing climate. The WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific has taken the initiative in addressing health issues related to climate change but further action is needed to support efforts to confront climate change in Member States and in various sectors. Health must be mainstreamed into efforts to address climate change and action must be coordinated and integrated across national boundaries and in all sectors. This report synthesizes information and approaches on climate change and health pertinent to Member States in the Western Pacific Region. It also examines efforts and initiatives by various experts and stakeholders with an in-depth look at experiences in seven Member States that reflect the diversity of the Region. Finally it offers recommendations for policy-makers.

Author : Who Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 38,76 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789290615378

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"This report, Women and health in the Western Pacific Region: remaining challenges and new opportunities, is a further step in advancing WHO's commitment to women's health. As the report shows, women and girls have particular health needs that remain invisible and little understood and that health systems are failing them. Some of these are health needs that only women have because of their biological role. Others are those related to all of the health problems that they share with boys and men throughout their lives. The Western Pacific Region has achieved considerable improvements in women's health. However, a significant unfinished agenda remains, with millions of women in the Region facing a variety of avoidable health challenges throughout their lives. Accelerating progress requires renewed political commitment, stronger government leadership, women-friendly health policies, programmes and services and actions across sectors to address the multiple determinants of women's health. It is hoped that this report contributes to strengthening the evidence base on the health of women in the Region and provides the basis for more vigorous action."--Page iii.