The Importance of the Health Care SystemAll organizations, institutions, and resources whose primary purpose is to improve health.

Health Care System

(WHO)

All organizations,

institutions, and

resources whose

primary purpose is to

improve health.

health

Health Care System

(WHO) - All organizations,

institutions, and

resources whose

primary purpose is to

improve _.

Health Facilities

Health Professionals

Health Financing

Health Information Systems

Medical and Pharmaceutical Supplies

Components of a

Health Care System

Improve Population Health

Provide Equitable and Universal Access

Ensure Financial Protection

GOALS OF THE HEALTH

CARE SYSTEM (3)

Improve Population Health

Reduce disease burden and ensure

longer life expectancy.

Provide Equitable and Universal Access

Healthcare should be available to all

individuals, regardless of economic or

geographic status.

Ensure Financial Protection

Patients should not suffer financially

due to medical expenses.

Many public & private hospitals, multiple

pharmacies

Availability of Hospitals & Pharmacies Urban Areas

Limited number of hospitals, few

pharmacies

Availability of Hospitals & Pharmacies Rural Areas

More specialists available

Specialist Doctors Urban Areas

Few or no specialists

Specialist Doctors Rural Areas

Advanced medical equipment

Medical Technolog Urban Areas

Limited diagnostic tools

Medical Technolog Rural Areas

Can be expensive in private hospitals

Healthcare Costs Urban Areas

More affordable but lacks resources

Healthcare Costs Rural Areas

Easier access to healthcare facilities

Accessibility Urban Areas

Patients travel long distances for treatment

Accessibility Rural Areas