Browsing by Subject "Health Policy"
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Accessibility, availability and affordability of anti-malarials in a rural district in Kenya after implementation of a national subsidy scheme.
(Malar J, 2011-10-26)BACKGROUND: Poor access to prompt and effective treatment for malaria contributes to high mortality and severe morbidity. In Kenya, it is estimated that only 12% of children receive anti-malarials for their fever within ... -
Compare the Universal Health Coverage in China and Vietnam
(2018)Background. Since the late 2000s, universal health coverage (UHC) has been identified as an important goal, which is to ensure people’s access to needed health services without suffering from financial hardships. Many countries ... -
Factors influencing malaria control policy-making in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
(Malar J, 2014-08-08)BACKGROUND: Policy decisions for malaria control are often difficult to make as decision-makers have to carefully consider an array of options and respond to the needs of a large number of stakeholders. This study assessed ... -
Final report of the Lyme disease review panel of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
(Clin Infect Dis, 2010-07-01)In April 2008, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) entered into an agreement with Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal to voluntarily undertake a special review of its 2006 Lyme disease guidelines. ... -
Future requirements for and supply of ophthalmologists for an aging population in Singapore.
(Hum Resour Health, 2015-11-17)BACKGROUND: Singapore's population, as that of many other countries, is aging; this is likely to lead to an increase in eye diseases and the demand for eye care. Since ophthalmologist training is long and expensive, early ... -
Incorporating Comparative Effectiveness Research Results into the U.S. Medicare Program
(2010-12)Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) is a method of evaluation that compares the effectiveness of two or more medical treatments by assessing comparative health outcomes. Historically, there has been a lack of implementation ... -
Integrated vector management for malaria control in Uganda: knowledge, perceptions and policy development.
(Malar J, 2012-01-14)BACKGROUND: Integrated vector management (IVM) is increasingly being recommended as an option for sustainable malaria control. However, many malaria-endemic countries lack a policy framework to guide and promote the approach. ... -
Life and Liberty: Economic, Political and Ethical Issues Arising from 21st Century Quarantines for Influenza
(2017-04-24)Quarantine is a word that elicits fear among many. However, it is also a long-utilized and important policy tool for controlling the spread of infectious diseases. This thesis considers the role of quarantine for influenza ... -
Returns to R&D on new drug introductions in the 1980s.
(J Health Econ, 1994-12)This study finds that the mean IRR for 1980-84 U.S. new drug introductions is 11.1%, and the mean NPV is 22 million (1990 dollars). The distribution of returns is highly skewed. The results are robust to plausible changes ... -
Should Minnesota Reinstate a Certificate of Need Program for Health Care Capital Expenditures?
(2015-05-04)The Minnesota Department of Health regulates capital investments made by hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers, and physician clinics. The primary purpose of these regulations is to reduce health ... -
Understanding the Current Situation and Challenges in the Public Private Mix (PPM) of Human Resources for Health (HRH) in Selected Areas in Egypt
(2015)Background: Human Resource for Health (HRH) is one of the most important building blocks of the health system. The performance of the health systems is substantially impacted by the performance of health workers. Egypt has ...
