Background: Emerging financing strategies in the health sector have been developed to improve the impact of investments and enhance healthcare outcomes. One promising approach is Results-based Financing, which establishes a connection between financial incentives and pre-established performance targets. ...
Introduction: Due to the frequent intersection of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with palliative situations and the increasing global need for palliative care, there has been increased recognition of the need for palliative care integration with EMS. However, EMS and palliative care systems remain segr...
Mekdes, Demissie;
Netsanet, Abera;
Gebremeskel, Leake;
Tadesse, Daniel;
Tegene, Legese Dadi;
Tadele, Zebere;
Setegn, Tigabu;
Fasil Walelign, Fentaye;
Yibeltal, Kiflie Alemayehu;
Teklu, Alula M;
Medhin, Gimay;
Seleshi, Zeleke.
BACKGROUND: Training and work experience are critical inputs for delivering quality health services. However, no nationwide assessment has been conducted on the status of training and the competency of Health Extension Workers (HEWs). Therefore, this study aimed to assess HEWs’ pre service training sta...
Introdução: As mortes em mulheres são consideradas um dos grandes desafios da saúde pública mundial, emespecial em países em desenvolvimento, uma vez que a maioria das mortes são por causas evitáveis. Pretende-secom este estudo identificar as principais causas biológicas e sociais das mortes de ...
Background: Globally, adults presenting with seizures account for 1% – 2% of visits to emergency departments (EDs), of which 25% are new-onset seizures. Neuroimaging is essential as part of the initial workup. Multiple studies have demonstrated abnormal CT brain (CTB) findings in these patients.
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Introduction: Around 80% of factors that determine population health sit outside the control of health services. It is essential we influence these factors in addition to those within the remit of health services in order to improve and protect the health of population in a developing country. Public hea...
Introduction: Tetanus is a major health problem in developing countries, and is associated with high a morbidity and mortality. There are no recent local data in Kenya on the impact of the disease in terms of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to describe the type, severity, risk fa...
This article assesses the impact of the HIV and COVID-19 pandemics and debt dynamics on health, HIV and pandemic preparedness and response-related financing in developing countries. Using a novel dataset, we did a cross-national systematic analysis of all data sources available for government expenditure...
Background: COVID-19 remains a major public health threat globally, and has challenged healthcare systems and services including oral health
Objective: This study examines the key public health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in low resource settings. While healthcare services are learning to c...
