The World Health Report 2003: Shaping the FutureThe World Health Report 2003: Shaping the Futurepredicts that major global health improvements will be achieved in the next few years. Dr Jong-Wook Lee, Director-General of WHO, describes WHO's ambition, to help all people, but especially the poorest among them, to shape a better future. The report advocates a new drive for equitable health improvement as a vital part of global efforts for justice and security. Drawing on lessons of the past, in particular the Health for All movement that was launched 25 years ago, this year's report focuses on the major health gains that are possible in the coming years and shows how WHO and the global health community can achieve these objectives. Against a backdrop of the ambitious targets of the Millennium Development Goals, The World Health Report 2003presents a comprehensive vision encompassing an analysis of today's major health challenges and an action programme for global health improvement. The section on infections singles out for special attention HIV/AIDS, poliomyelitis - whose elimination is within reach - and new infections including SARS. Another important section deals with the health of women and children. The focus of the non-communicable diseases section is on road traffic injuries and the continuing work on tobacco control. In order to achieve the health improvements that are within their grasp, countries need well-functioning health systems. The report shows how systems can be strengthened, combining both primary care facilities and higher-level services linked by an efficient and integrated referral network. In this, as in all its work, WHO renews its commitment to working with countries in responding to national and local health challenges. |
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Unfortunately , reliable vital National Poverty Monitoring Master Plan . In the
context of all informaregistration is lacking for the vast majority of the world's
poorest coun tion systems in the United Republic of Tanzania that produce
demotries .
Unfortunately , reliable vital National Poverty Monitoring Master Plan . In the
context of all informaregistration is lacking for the vast majority of the world's
poorest coun tion systems in the United Republic of Tanzania that produce
demotries .
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... procedures and immuniza Based on the experiences of Integrated
Management of Childhood tion . Others involve treatment , such as oral
rehydration therapy , antibi illness ( IMCI ) , WHO , together with partners , is
developing a simple but ...
... procedures and immuniza Based on the experiences of Integrated
Management of Childhood tion . Others involve treatment , such as oral
rehydration therapy , antibi illness ( IMCI ) , WHO , together with partners , is
developing a simple but ...
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These programmes produced Box 7.2 Primary care in a changing environment :
the " health houses " of the Islamic Republic of Iran The Government of the
Islamic Republic of Iran has invested strongly in tion is increasing , with an
associated ...
These programmes produced Box 7.2 Primary care in a changing environment :
the " health houses " of the Islamic Republic of Iran The Government of the
Islamic Republic of Iran has invested strongly in tion is increasing , with an
associated ...
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Senior staff from the Ministry of Health , officials from the CoaliIraq is below the
regional average in terms of physicians to popu tion Provisional Authority , and
representatives of organizations of the lation ( 5.3 doctors per 10 000 population
in ...
Senior staff from the Ministry of Health , officials from the CoaliIraq is below the
regional average in terms of physicians to popu tion Provisional Authority , and
representatives of organizations of the lation ( 5.3 doctors per 10 000 population
in ...
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tion . Involving people in the planning and implementation of health care was a
fundamental principle of Alma - Ata and still has important implications for the
way that health information systems operate . Equity in health is another of the
key ...
tion . Involving people in the planning and implementation of health care was a
fundamental principle of Alma - Ata and still has important implications for the
way that health information systems operate . Equity in health is another of the
key ...
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| Title | The World Health Report 2003: Shaping the Future Academic Search Complete Nonserial Publication Public Health Series The world health report, ISSN 1020-3311 |
| Author | World Health Organization |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | World Health Organization, 2003 |
| ISBN | 9241562439, 9789241562430 |
| Length | 193 pages |
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