Table 1 WHO building blocks HSS core and specific areas
From: An analytical perspective of Global health initiatives in Tanzania and Zambia
Building Block | Specific functions |
|---|---|
Governance | Capacity building Harmonisation Sector integration Decentralisation National health strategy development Coordination |
Financing | Maximise social protection Improve resource effectiveness Patient and/or provide incentives Financial management |
Information | Health information strengthening systems Strategies to increase evidence-based planning Increase accessibility of information |
Human resources | Support for pre-service training Support for in-service health workforce |
Medicines and technology | Support for rational use of essential medicines Improve management of essential medicines Affordable, quality essential drugs programme Health service supplies (non-consumables) |
Service delivery | Infrastructure Measures to increase coverage-supply Measure to increase coverage-demand |