Executive summary Around the world, populations are ageing at a faster pace than in the
past and this demographic transition will have effects on all aspects of societies. In May …

Executive summary Rapid demographic, sociocultural, and economic transitions are driving
increases in the risk and prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases …

Existing definitions and measurement approaches of quality of health care often fail to
address the complexities involved in understanding quality of care. It is perceptions of …

This document Delivering quality health services: a global imperative for universal health
coverage describes the essential role of quality in the delivery of health care services. As …

Primary health care (PHC) has been recognized as a core component of effective health
systems since the early part of the twentieth century. However, despite notable progress …

World Health Statistics 2010 contains WHO's annual compilation of data from its 193
member states, and includes a summary of progress towards the health-related millennium …

This article reports on the quality of care delivered by private and public providers of primary
health care services in rural and urban India. To measure quality, the study used …

Building a strong foundation for healthy development in the early years of life is a
prerequisite for individual well-being, economic productivity, and harmonious societies …

The disease burden in low-income countries is extremely high. Malaria, respiratory
infections, diarrhea, AIDS, and other diseases are estimated to kill more than 15 million …

Expanding access to financial services holds the promise to help reduce poverty and spur
economic development. But, as a practical matter, commercial banks have faced challenges …