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Capacity Development / health technology management
The rise in Global Health Initiatives which were initially tied to specific diseases galvanised international attention on the emerging crisis of human resources for health in many developing countries. It is increasingly being seen that too few health staff are available, that the skills mix between cadres are lacking, that incentives are not in place for staff to work where they are most needed, whilst health sector reform and decentralisation processes are making demands of health workers at all levels to acquire new skills and capacities. In its 59th General Assembly in 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) passed a resolution to rapidly increase health workforce production. New and creative strategies are being developed in order to bridge the existing demand/supply workforce gap. SDC focuses its efforts for Capacity Development at Government, Local Government, Institutional and Individual level. For SDC a strong link to health technology can be made in the area of capacity development. Technology provides health care professionals with devices and techniques to carry out their functions more effectively. For the past two decades, developments and transfer of technologies for health has moved forward at an unprecedented pace. However, in many developing and transition countries major challenges arise with regard to deteriorating technical infrastructure, neglect of planned preventive maintenance and timely repairs, use of inappropriate equipment and lack of skilled technicians and management schemes. SDC advocates the use of comprehensive health technology assessments, use of essential and appropriate equipment, building of technical capacity for selection and purchase, establishment of technical service centres, user training and for the monitoring of costs and performance. In addition, SDC is also engaged in the use of modern technologies to enhance training of health staff. |
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Community and Basic Health Project
(Related Country:
Tajikistan)
To provide coherence to its ongoing health programmes, and moreover to better integrate health care reform projects in Tajikistan, the SDC found it rational to co-fund the World Bank "Community and Basic Health Project" (CBHP) which is seen also as a ground work for a future Sector Wide Approach (SWAP) in health sector.
 Project Documentation
Community Health Care Project
(Related Country:
Tajikistan)
The goal of the project is to improve the health status of the community in general and the health of children under five years and women of reproductive age in particular.
Project Documentation
Tajik Swiss Health Reform and Family Medicine Project
(Related Country:
Tajikistan)
Project Sino is assisting the Ministry of Health and districts (=rayons) of the Republic of Tajikistan in carrying forward health reforms and strengthening of family medicine services. The population of four rayons (Varzob, Dangara, Turzunsade and Shakrinov) is the prime beneficiary of the project.
Project Documentation
Ascona - Management Courses
(Related Country:
Romania)
The Romanian health system is still in a transitional phase. Critical economic and technological choices need to be made, whereas the management of treatments and hospitals requires new skills and higher levels of competence.
Project Documentation
Health Master
(Related Country:
Romania)
The transformation and development of the Romanian health care system suffers among others from a lack of managerial skills in health institutions both at local and central levels. Through courses in public health management, this project seeks aiming to create a pool of public health and health management specialists.
Project Documentation
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| SDC Documents |
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Human resources for Health - An update on recent progress
(12.2007)
Scaling-up Anti-retroviral Treatment and Human Resources for Health: What are the challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa
(06.2004)
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| Resources |
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MSH: The Health Manager's Toolkit
MAKER: Health Management at District Level
Health service delivery
Health Workforce in Africa: Challenges and Prospects
HRH Global Resource Center
Strengthening Capacity: Human Resources for Health
Human Resources for Health
Essential health technologies
Health Technology Assessment Database |
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| Organisations |
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Global Health Workforce Alliance
MSH: Managing Drugs & Supplies
PATH: Technology Capabilities
International Dispensary Association IDA
Health Technology Assessment International |
| Basics |
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Working together for health |