Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp Monday...No single event triggered the outpouring of funds...
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Transcript of Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp Monday...No single event triggered the outpouring of funds...
30 years Alma Ata
PHC revival?
Science (2006),
311: 161-167
…an obscure
1978 health
conference in
the USSR…
The effectiveness of health interventions
• Access to care 30%
• Correct diagnosis 70%
• Sensitivity 70%
• Adequate management 70%
• Drug efficacy 70% 95%
Over-all effectiveness 7.2% 9.8%
ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF CARE ARE
MAIN KEYS TO PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT
