HRH Global Resource Center - East Asia & Pacific

Universal Health Coverage for Inclusive and Sustainable Development: Country Summary Report for Indonesia

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:13:37 +0000

Indonesia, a low-middle income country of around 242 million people, has made impressive gains in health over the past few decades, notably in increased life expectancy and reduced infant and child mortality rates. There has been less progress in improving maternal mortality and malnutrition. [from abstract]

Overcoming Access Barriers to Health Services Through Membership-Based Microfinance Organizations: A Review of Evidence from South Asia

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:52:27 +0000

It is a challenge for the poor to overcome the barriers to accessing health services. Membership-based microfinance with associated health programmes can improve health outcomes for the poor. This study reviewed the evidence
published between 1993 and 2013 on the role of membership-based microfinance with associated health programmes in improving health outcomes for the poor in South Asia. [from abstract]

Progress Toward Universal Health Coverage in ASEAN

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:30:22 +0000

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is characterized by much diversity in terms of geography, society, economic development, and health outcomes. The health systems as well as healthcare structure and provisions vary considerably. Consequently, the progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in these countries also varies. This paper aims to describe the progress toward UHC in the ASEAN countries and discuss how regional integration could influence UHC. [from abstract]

Policy Brief: Strengthening Vital Statistics Systems

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:01:16 +0000

The Policy Brief has looked into different systems that produce data on causes of death and laid out some options and potential strategies that countries might follow to rapidly and cost-effectively improve the cause of death information that these systems produce. This in turn would greatly benefit national health planning and increase critical knowledge about disease burden in the region as well as provide accurate information about how it is changing. [from introduction]

Purchasing Arrangements with the Private Sector to Provide Primary Health Care in Underserved Areas

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:41:53 +0000

The health systems of most countries in the region are characterized by the provision of services through both public and private providers, often in parallel or in competition with each other. This has raised the option for governments to purchase services from the private sector, to address gaps in services particularly for the poor and underserved. This policy brief reviews the evidence base of government purchasing primary care services from the private sector.

The Impact of Knowledge Management on Organisational Performance

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:47:31 +0000

Knowledge management is a process that transforms individual knowledge into organisational knowledge. The aim of this paper is to show that through creating, accumulating, organising and utilising knowledge, organisations can enhance organisational performance. [from abstract]

Community Health Promotion Volunteers in Taiwan: Their Value to Nurses

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:33:39 +0000

In Taiwan, volunteers make a significant contribution to the health workforce. In this paper, we explain the volunteer’s role and describe both the benefits and barriers associated with volunteering as a health worker in Taiwan. We also outline the crucial function of volunteers in supporting community nursing work. [from abstract]

Health Sector Response to Gender-based Violence: An assessment of the Asia Pacific Region

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:31:10 +0000

This document reports the outcome of an assessment and review of existing approaches to and models of health sector responses to gender-based violence in the Asia Pacific region. [adapted from author]

Adapting Pacific Medical Internships to Changing Contexts

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:03:10 +0000

This policy brief outlines current and needed medical internship programs in the Pacific and the policy implications. [adapted from author]

Accreditation of Healthcare Professionals' Education in Pacific Island Countries: Evidence and Options

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:00:13 +0000

This brief discusses accreditation of health worker education programs, evidence on accreditation models, the importance of accreditation in the Pacific and the policy implications. [adapted from author]