Health service quality must be ensured — at all times, everywhere — including during emergencies, contends a new Collection of articles launched today in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). The authors call for greater investment and political attention to quality issues – not just access - as a cornerstone of universal health coverage
Developed as a collaboration between The BMJ, WHO and the World Bank, the Collection explores the emerging priorities and unfinished agenda for improving the quality of care in low and middle-income countries, providing examples from maternal, newborn and child health.
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On December 11th, The Collection was officially launched in a webinar co-hosted by the World Health Organization, the World Bank and The BMJ.
All of the articles are freely available to read Open Access: www.bmj.com/qualityofcare
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