Archivi categoria: World Health Organization @en
Degrowth and health: local action should be linked to global policies and governance for health
Volume and increase of spending in the health sector contribute to economic growth, but do not consistently relate with better health. Instead, unsatisfactory health trends, health systems’ inefficiencies, and high costs are linked to the globalization of a growth society … Continua a leggere
Pubblicato in Development, Global Governance, Global Health @en, World Health Organization @en
Contrassegnato Degrowth, Global Governance, global health, World Health Organization @en
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Non state actors? What the new terminology hides
Once sociologists , economists and political scientists would somehow recognize three sectors of society: public sector, the market – or commercial sector, and – in between the two – civil society (third sector, or non profit sector from an economical … Continua a leggere
Pubblicato in World Health Organization @en
Contrassegnato civil society, global health, NGO, UN
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April 7th – World Health Day – A healthy life to add years to life
Today April 7th is the World Health Day, which coincides with the anniversary of the establishment of the World Health Organization, who turns 64 years this year. “Good health adds years to life” is the theme for this year’s world … Continua a leggere
Pubblicato in Global Health @en, World Health Organization @en
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WHO Reform: threats and opportunities. A Healthier Political Functioning
The World Health Organization’s overall goal as defined in Article 1 of its Constitution is “the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health”. In order to achieve its objective, the organization was endowed with extensive normative … Continua a leggere
Pubblicato in Global Health @en, World Health Organization @en
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