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Ensuring health programmes reach all areas and communities

Implementation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Claim

Governments should consider adopting enabling and facilitating strategies to promote participation of communities in meeting their own needs in addition to providing direct support to the provision of health care services. A major focus should be the preparation of community-based health and health-related workers to assume an active role in community health education with emphasis on team work, social mobilization and the support of other development workers. National programmes should cover district health systems in urban, peri-urban and rural areas; the delivery of health programmes at the district level, and the development and support of referral services.

Counter-claim

While some may argue that ensuring health programs reach all areas and communities is crucial, I contend that this issue is overstated. Many regions already have access to essential health services, and the focus should instead be on optimizing existing resources. Overemphasizing outreach can divert attention and funding from more pressing health challenges, such as improving the quality of care and addressing specific health needs. Prioritizing efficiency over blanket coverage is the more pragmatic approach.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(G) Very specific strategies
Subject
  • Health care » Health
  • Society » Communities
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    1A4N
    J2250
    DOCID
    12022500
    D7NID
    216274
    Last update
    Nov 9, 2022