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  Caring for people with chronic conditions: a health system perspective

  World Health Organization, 2008

  The prevalence of chronic disease is likely to grow, particularly in middle income countries, substantially increasing the overall burden of these diseases. This paper emphasises that all countries need to manage healthcare burden better as the potential impact of these diseases on economic growth in these countries is very significant.
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  The growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the Eastern Caribbean

  World Bank, 2011

  Countries comprising the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) face a growing challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study assesses and analyses these challenges, proposing relevant options for policy design and implementation.
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  Chronic diseases, primary care and health systems performance diagnostics, tools and interventions

  Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo / Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), 2011

  Rapid demographic and epidemiological transition in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries has led to high levels of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This paper argues that LAC governments need to strengthen their responses to NCDs, prioritising interventions based on evidence of cost-effectiveness.
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  Prevention and management of chronic disease: a litmus test for health-systems strengthening in low-income and middle-income countries

  The Lancet, 2010

  The burden of disease attributable to chronic disorders is higher in low-income and middle-income countries (LAMICs) than it is in high-income countries. This paper argues that national health systems need strengthening if they are to meet the growing challenge of chronic diseases in LAMICs.
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  Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)

  The Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) is a network of 22 member country governments that promotes global change research in the region, increases developing country involvement in
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  The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF)

  The MSMGF is a coalition of advocates working to ensure an effective response to HIV among MSM.
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  User fee removal in the health sector in low-income countries: lessons from recent national initiatives

  Health Policy and Planning, 2011

  This supplement, sponsored by Unicef, focuses on the challenges related to the design and implementation of user fee removal policies. Three papers stem from a multi-country review of user fee removal commissioned by Unicef and further experience is presented from Africa and Asia.The supplement conveys at least four general messages:
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  Claims on health care: a decision-making framework for equity, with application to treatment for HIV/AIDS in South Africa

  Health Policy and Planning, 2011

  Trying to determine how best to allocate resources in health care is especially difficult when resources are severely constrained, as is the case in all developing countries.
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  Assessing the population health impact of market interventions to improve access to antiretroviral treatment

  Health Policy and Planning, 2011

  Despite global progress in increasing coverage of antiretroviral treatment (ART), the majority of people needing ART currently are not receiving treatment.
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  Meanings of blood, bleeding and blood donations in Pakistan: implications for national vs. global safe blood supply policies

  Health Policy and Planning, 2011

  While contemporary policy asserts that blood donation by voluntary, non-remunerated, anonymous donors from low-risk population groups is safest, this may not be the most appropriate policy for ensuring an adequate safe blood supply in many parts of the world.

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