These include training for nurses to counsel patients on the importance of compliance. . Dr. Eholie, an infectious disease specialist at the University Hospital of Treichville in Cote d'Ivoire believes that physician training is integral to a long-term solution to disease crises. Health services are available to urban residents, whereas those most in need may not be able to benefit. Spending also continues to emphasize curative care and hospital services, despite recognition of the value of primary health care and prevention strategies. Government spending on secondary and tertiary hospitals usually accounts for the lion's share of health sector budgets.
Hospitals are important, of course.
But services can be provided at lower-level health centers and clinics at much lower cost and can better reach those in most need. Inefficiency and waste also hinder care. It is vital that governments, international agencies, the business community and nongovernmental organizations combine their efforts to build the public health infrastructure needed to support stronger health care systems. What Others Are Saying Photos Copyright 2000 The World Bank. All other content copyright 2000 - 2001 Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.