Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: A Necessity for the Region to Overcome Socio-Economic and Health Challenges

Event: Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific

Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: A Necessity for the Region to Overcome Socio-Economic and Health Challenges

02 December 2014

Author / Speaker:

Lene Mikkelsen, Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies - Email the author | Other materials by the author

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Data on mortality and cause of death are essential especially in monitoring health trends, and are particularly relevant to the Asia and Pacific region where universal health coverage (UHC) remains an aspiration for many. Improving Civil Registration and Vital Statistics systems has become a post-2015 health and development imperative, including UHC.

Geographical Focus:

Regional - Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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