Health and Poverty

Closing the gap in a generation : health equity through action on the social determinants of health : final report of the Commission on social determinants of health

| cop. 2008
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: World health organization (WHO). Commission on social determinants of health (CSDH)
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  • Keywords: health policy, poverty
Publication of the WHO about a global action on the social determinants of health with the aim of achieving health equity. It is essential that governments, civil society, WHO, and other global organizations now come together in taking action to improve the lives of the world’s citizens.

The right to health and health workforce planning : a guide for government officials, NGOs, health workers and development partners

| cop. 2008
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Physicians for human rights (PHR)
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  • Keywords: health policy, health personnel
The purpose of this guide is to explain why it is necessary to ground health workforce planning in human rights, and how to develop a plan that does just that.

IntraHealth international

| cop. 2007-
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: IntraHealth international
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  • Keywords: health personnel, health care delivery, poverty, health services
Website of IntraHealth that was incorporated as an independent non-profit business in 2003. They have worked in more than 50 countries, with the support of the U.S. government, corporations and individuals. The mission is to mobilize local talent to create sustainable and accessible health care.

International society for equity in health (ISEqH)

| cop. 2005-
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  • Publisher: International society for equity in health (ISEqH)
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  • Keywords: health services, health, poverty
Website of ISEqH with the purpose to promote equity in health and health services internationally through education, research, publication, communication and charitable support.

EQUITAP : Equity in Asia-Pacific health systems

| cop. 2005-
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Equitap consortium
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  • Keywords: health policy, asia and the pacific
Equitap ('Equity in Asia-Pacific Health Systems') is a collaborative effort of more than fifteen research teams in Asia and Europe engaged in examining equity in national health systems in the Asia-Pacific region.
 

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This portal contains information on health (system) policies and practices to improve equity in the health sector and contribute to poverty reduction in low- and middle-income countries. The portal is part of a wider programme, Information for Health Action (I4HA).