Publication: Global Experience of Institutional Development: Support for Libya’s Primary Health Care Institute
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2023-08-01
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2023-08-01
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El-Jardali, Fadi
Hatefi, Arian
Daher, Najla
Kak, Mohini
Shubber, Zara
Karem, Ghassan
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The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the significance of national and local actors in responding to health emergencies, prompting a reevaluation of public health paradigms. Prior to the pandemic, effective healthcare systems relied on coordinated and robust institutions to optimize resource allocation, enhance healthcare access, and achieve national health goals. Nations with strong health institutes dedicated to promoting, restoring, and maintaining health systems demonstrated better control over health costs and improved health outcomes.
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“El-Jardali, Fadi; Hatefi, Arian; Daher, Najla; Kak, Mohini; Shubber, Zara; El-Saharty, Sameh; Karem, Ghassan. 2023. Global Experience of Institutional Development: Support for Libya’s Primary Health Care Institute. Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) Discussion Paper; August 2023. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/40618 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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