Health, Development, and Health System

Event: Training Workshop on Health Systems

Health, Development, and Health System

20 February 2017

Author / Speaker:

Soonman Kwon, Asian Development Bank - Other materials by the author

Learn about the basic workings and development of the different national health systems in the world and in Asia.

Health is a human right and is essential to development. Good health improves learning, worker productivity, and income. As such, health contributes to economic growth. This slide presentation explains the fundamentals of healthcare and national health systems and the impact of development in Asia's health sector.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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