Health services in Africa : overcoming challenges, improving outcomes

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Cover

Dedication

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Chapter 1: Introduction

Introduction

The state of health in Africa?

Obstacles to healthcare delivery

Challenges of healthcare delivery in Africa

Emerging opportunities for better health in Africa

Six keys to better healthcare delivery systems in Africa

References

Part One: Over-Arching Issuess that Impact on the Delivery of Health Services in Africa

Chapter 2: African Union and Health Care Challenges in Africa; Strategies and Initiatives on health Care Delivery

Background/Introduction

Africa's Health Challenges

Key strategies for Achieving Universal Access to Health Care

Notes

References

Chapter 3: Financing Health Services in Africa

Introduction

Real and Perceived Goals of Healthcare Financing

Major Types of Health Financing

Special Issues in the Financing of Health Services in Africa

Recommendations

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Human Resources for Health in Sub-Sahara Africa; Addressing a Growing Crisis

Introduction

Current State of Human Resources for Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

Weakness at the Entry Level: Poor Training, Recruitment and Placement of Health Personnel

The Workplace: Poor Compensation, Inadequate Supprt Systems, Lack of Supervision

Increasing Worker Departure: "Push and Pull" Factors for Migration

The Multi-Dimensional Impact of HIV/AIDS on the African Health Workforce

Current Policies Addressing the HRH Crisis

Gaps in Current Knowledge of HRH Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa

Way Forward

Recommendations

Recommendations for a Global Response

Recommendations for Country-Level Action

References

Chapter 5: Strengthening Health Systems in Africa

Introduction

Health Issues that Influence the State of a Health System

Non Health Related Issues that Influence the State of a Health System

The Fundamentals of an Effective Health System

Ten Recommended Components of an Effective Health System

References

Chapter 6: Health-for-All as the Foundation for Better Health Services in Africa

Introduction

The RIght of Every Individual to the Best Possible State of Health

The Need for Collaborative Alliances and Partnerships in Health

The Central Role of Primary Health Care

Health-for-All as the Foundation of Revitalized Health Services in Africa

References

Part Two: Specific Issues that Impact on the Delivery of Health Services in Africa

Chapter 7: The Organization and Management of Health Services in Africa

Introduction

Organization of Health Services in Africa

Management of Health Services in Africa

Basic Attributes of Effectively Organized and Managed Health Services

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8: Clinical Health Services in Africa; The Special Role of Teaching Hospitals

Introduction

Generic Attributes of Teaching Hospitals

Organization and Management of Teaching Hospitals

Lessons Learned and Recommendations

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9: The Role of Laboratory Services in Health Care Delivery Services in Africa

Introduction

Are Laboratories in Sub-Saharan Africa Adequately Performing These Key Roles?

Why can't Laboratories in Sub-Saharan Africa perform their Key Roles?

What can be done to address some of the Challenges Facing Labor