Answer to Question #209563 in English for EUGINE HAWEZA

Question

1) Discuss the development of health systems, health policy planning, and

health systems financing and provisioning.

2) Discuss the Local Government structure in relation to health and

environment.

Answer 1

1.The development of healthcare systems refers to the methods used to strengthen the healthcare services in the country. These are the measures placed to ensure that there is equitable and sustainable services for all people in the country for the optimal health outcomes. Health policy planning refers to the process of establishing laws that govern the health system in a particular country. It is the process through which the legislation of the healthcare system occurs in a particular country in terms of regulation, cost control, and protection of patients. Health system finance provisioning refers to the process of deciding the methods through which the healthcare system will be financed and who will contribute. In most cases, it defines the role of insurance in medical services.

2.In most countries, especially where there is devolution, the health sector is devolved to the local governments. This means that the management of the healthcare services is left in the hands of the local governments. The structure associated with the local government in relation to health and environment consist of an executive council, board member of the council, managers of the healthcare facilities, the health care facilities and their leadership, local dispensaries and clinics and the local communities.