Tag Archives: Community Health

Universal health coverage policies may fail to ensure the provision of primary care for all without a stronger commitment to community health

Posted on August 23, 2021 by phpunsal

By Andres Garchitorena (Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement and NGO PIVOT), Felana A. Ihantamalala (Harvard Medical School and NGO PIVOT), and Matthew H. Bonds (Harvard Medical School and NGO PIVOT). Background Nearly half of the world’s population lacks access … Continue reading →

How much more evidence on community case management of pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by

By Joan Kalyango Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children under five years old worldwide, despite being preventable and treatable, mostly due to poor access to care. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) contributes more than half of the total deaths … Continue reading →