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Uplekar MW |
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Tuberculosis control in India: the urban viewpoint
- Guest Editorial. |
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INDIAN J TB 1993, 40, 59-60. |
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Per |
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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.
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KEYWORDS: HEALTH SERVICES; HEALTH SYSTEM; HEALTH CARE;
INDIA. |
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Weil DEC |
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Advancing tuberculosis control within reforming health
systems |
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INT J TB & LUNG DIS 2000, 4, 597-605 |
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Per |
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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.
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KEY WORDS: HEALTH REFORM, HEALTH SYSTEM; USA |