POLD89H3 Lecture Notes - Window Period, Syphilis, Serodiscordant

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Old governance vs. new governance: the (nation)state and public health. Welfare state: a state that concerns itself with issues other than law and order; a government that undertakes responsibility for the welfare of its citizens through programs in public health and public housing and pensions and unemployment compensation. Liberation of women (emancipation) the impact of war (ww ii) Health and development: better health is central to human happiness and well-being, makes an important contribution to economic progress - more productive labour force. Many factors influence health status and a country"s ability to provide quality health services for its people. Ministries of health are important actors, but so are other government departments, donor organizations, civil society groups and communities themselves. For example: investments in roads can improve access to health services; inflation targets can constrain health spending; and civil service reform can create opportunities - or limits - to hiring more health workers.

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