A5084936253- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Global Health Care Issues
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- International Development and Aid
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Global Health and Surgery
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Corporate Governance and Management
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting
- Risk Perception and Management
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
Harvard Global Health Institute
2016-2025
Harvard University
2012-2025
University of California, San Diego
2024
University Medical Center Freiburg
2023-2024
Ophthalmology Clinic
2024
University of Freiburg
2023
University of Rostock
2023
Leibniz University Hannover
2000-2022
University of California, Berkeley
1994-2021
Hochschule Aalen
2021
Any effort to improve health system performance must address the challenges of policy implementation. This article examines one aspect implementation-the politics implementation for sector, particularly management stakeholders in order help change teams chances achieving objectives. Based on a literature scan political analyses and descriptions low- middle-income countries, we propose six major categories stakeholder groups that are likely influence implementation: interest group politics,...
Globally, poorer population groups bear a disproportionate burden of avoidable morbidity and mortality from road traffic injuries. The distribution injuries is generally influenced by socioeconomic factors. Poor countries fatalities, within countries, poor people account for portion the ill health due to main source data this paper was injury database WHO World Health Report 1999 supplemented Global Burden Disease Study 2000 report, published unpublished works. Fatality rates 0-4 5-14 year...
There are 300,000 estimated cases of Chagas disease in the United States but limited data on access to care. This study analyzed trends care for and assessed national state barriers access. Data blood donors drug releases were obtained from AABB (formerly American Association Blood Banks) U.S. Centers Disease Control Prevention (CDC), respectively. Semi-structured in-depth interviews conducted with 30 key informants at level five states where treatment had been released. Interview responses...
Health financing reform is an inherently political process that alters the distribution of entitlements, responsibilities and resources across health sector beyond. As a result, changes in policy affect range stakeholders institutions ways can create obstacles tensions. countries pursue policies support progress towards Universal Coverage, analysis management these concerns must be incorporated processes. This article proposes approach to economy help makers develop more effective strategies...
Mexico's health system is undergoing major restructuring by the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (known as AMLO) starting in December 2018. The government has eliminated 2003 reform (Seguro Popular) from national laws and agencies returning Mexico to a centralized with integrated public financing delivery reduced private participation. This article looks at political drivers reform. Three main ethical principles are identified foundation for government's vision:...
Health systems in low- and middle-income countries face the challenge of addressing growing burden non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with scarce resources to do so. There are cost-effective interventions that can improve management most common NCDs, but many remain poorly implemented. One example is fixed dose combinations (FDCs) medications for hypertension. Included WHO's Essential Medicines List, FDCs combine two or more blood pressure lowering agents into one pill reduce on patients...
Many people in developing countries lack access to health technologies even basic ones. Why do these problems persist? What can be done improve good especially for poor countries? This book answers those questions by a comprehensive analytical framework and examining six case studies explain why some achieved more than others. The include praziquantel (for the treatment of schistosomiasis) hepatitis B vaccine malaria rapid diagnostic tests vial monitors temperature exposure Norplant implant...
Background According to World Health Organization (WHO) prevalence estimates, 1.1 million people in Mexico are infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the etiologic agent of Chagas disease (CD). However, limited information is available about access antitrypanosomal treatment. This study assesses extent Mexico, analyzes barriers access, and suggests strategies overcome them. Methods Findings Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted 18 key informants policymakers at national level Mexico....
Japan has long achieved good health at low cost, with increasing equity for its population. Now, however, the Japanese system faces serious fiscal pressure due to a sluggish economy and rapid aging birth rate of
This article explores the politics of passage sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in Mexico, using published documents, media articles, and interviews with key stakeholders. The examines first period agenda setting when was included President's fiscal reform package; second, legislative passage, bill introduced Congress passed. analysis uses Kingdon's three streams theory setting, to explain how emerged on shaped enabled passage. offers five lessons related passing SSB Mexico. First, an...
Policy change is a political process. Political analysis therefore necessary to understand how and why policies change. Noting that the politics of setting international health policy agenda are poorly understood, author compares such politics, with regard child adult health, along following streams: organizational, symbolic, economic, scientific, politician politics. This approach modified version Kingdon's garbage can model public agendas set. The five streams were all found long favor...