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Health service system in transition: an assessment of the influence of the British and US healthcare systems on the evolution of health services in India
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 21, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose The paper presents a historical overview of the health service sector in India. The development in the healthcare sector from the late 18th century into current times is examined from the prism of the role played by British and US healthcare systems in influencing change in the Indian setup. Design/methodology/approach Online databases searched were PubMed and JStor, using the search terms, “Indian health service system in transition,” “British influence on the Indian healthcare setup” and “American neo-liberal influence on In...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

A progress report
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 21, Issue 4, December 2016. (Source: International Journal of Health Governance)
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Global health for the 21st Century and beyond
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 21, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose In considering the present and future state of the world ’s health, it is worth revisiting the Alma-Ata declaration of 1978 (International Conference on Primary health Care 1978). This international declaration, signed almost forty years ago confirmed the World Health Organisation (WHO) definition of health from the 1946 WHO Constitution as ‘a state o f complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’ (Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights 2015). The declaration clearly ...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Governance for health in the Anthropocene
This article explores the pressing issues facing health and health systems governance in the Anthropocene – a new geological time period that marks the age of collosal and rapid human impacts on Earth’s systems. Design/methodology/approach The viewpoint illustrates the extent of various human induced global ecological changes such as climate change and biodiversity loss and explores the social fo rces behind the new epoch. It draws together current scientific evidence and expert opinion on the Anthropocene’s health and health system impacts and warns that many these are yet unknown and likely to interact and compoun...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Indigenous health systems governance: from the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) to Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 21, Issue 4, December 2016. Purpose Almost twenty years after the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, Indigenous Peoples living in Canada continue to pursue their legitimate aspirations for greater control over of factors affecting their lives. This brief commentary summarizes two major policies (the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission) that aimed to create equity for Indigenous Peoples ’. Design/methodology/approach Commentary and Rapid Communication to inform and clarify evolving high priority policy and governance is...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - October 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

IJHG review
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 21, Issue 3, Page 194-199, September 2016. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and commentary on the articles contained in the current issue of the journal. Design/methodology/approach – The review is prepared by the review editor to highlight key points within each paper. Findings – Enables readers to scan co ntent and select articles of most interest or relevance to their needs. Originality/value – The IJHG is the only Emerald journal with a review section of this type and therefore makes a unique contribution to the content of the jo...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - August 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Antimicrobial stewardship: a Canadian perspective
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 21, Issue 3, Page 165-179, September 2016. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the current state of antimicrobial stewardship implementation and development within Canada at both a federal and provincial level. Design/methodology/approach – Narrative review. Findings – There have been several prominent conferences and rep orts in Canada regarding the development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs over the past two decades. However, despite the knowledge that there is a need for standardization of programs across Canada with accur...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - August 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Antimicrobial stewardship in Tanzania
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 21, Issue 3, Page 150-164, September 2016. Purpose – Worldwide situation analysis on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) released in 2015 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed inadequate capability to respond to AMR in African region. Report of antibiotics use and resistance in Tanzania revealed rising levels of healthcare associated Meth icilin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections; while other studies have reported high prevalence of Expanded Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL). The purpose of this paper is to review the current situation of antimicrobial stew...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - August 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Antimicrobial stewardship through a one health lens
International Journal of Health Governance,Volume 21, Issue 3, Page 114-130, September 2016. Purpose – Antibiotic resistance (AR) is a global health crisis that is attracting focussed attention from healthcare, public health, governmental agencies, the public, and food producers. The purpose of this paper is to describe the work in Washington State to combat resistance and promote antimicrobial s tewardship from a one health perspective. Design/methodology/approach – In 2014, the Washington State Department of Health convened a One Health Steering Committee and two workgroups to focus on AR, the One Health Antimicrob...
Source: International Journal of Health Governance - August 12, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research