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a) Health Policy, Delivery of Health Services & Health Care
 
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AU : Uplekar MW
TI : Tuberculosis control in India: the urban viewpoint - Guest Editorial.
SO : INDIAN J TB 1993, 40, 59-60.
DT : Per
AB :

The guest editorial considers that the NTP, while a well-designed one, has been deficient in implementation of the programme, that the blame for this deficiency should go to the general conditions under which the programme has to function and not the programme itself. Therefore, those who wish to improve the functioning of the NTP should direct their attention to improving the GHS. Regarding the TB control programme in urban areas of India, three trends that have emerged are described. Given these trends, it is considered that only a consensual approach based on mutual understanding towards achieving a common goal could bring about the desired change in the programme. A set of interventions to improve the programme are included.

KEYWORDS: HEALTH SERVICES; HEALTH SYSTEM; HEALTH CARE; INDIA.

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AU : Weil DEC
TI : Advancing tuberculosis control within reforming health systems
SO : INT J TB & LUNG DIS 2000, 4, 597-605
DT : Per
AB :

In developing nations, diverse health reform programs are affecting the design, financing and delivery of health care services as well as public health practice. This paper summarizes the characteristics of major reform strategies seeking to improve efficiency, equity and quality. Opportunities and risks for TB control are identified, as are responses in managing the reform transition. Recommendations are provided to advance TB control in this dynamic environment. These include participation in the planning process; demonstration of synergy between reform objectives and TB control; articulation of core functions to be protected; technical, managerial and leadership capacity-building; documentation of effects and best practices; and collaboration with those pursuing other public health priorities and reform analysis.

KEY WORDS: HEALTH REFORM, HEALTH SYSTEM; USA
 
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