Local governments and the public health delivery system in Kerala :: lessons of collaborative governance /

This book discusses the significance of local governments in public healthcare systems in developing countries, particularly India. It considers a new model of public health delivery system in the Indian state of Kerala, which is unique in achieving a fairly high level of human and social developmen...

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Main Authors: John, Jacob Dr (Author), Jacob, Megha (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2016.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:This book discusses the significance of local governments in public healthcare systems in developing countries, particularly India. It considers a new model of public health delivery system in the Indian state of Kerala, which is unique in achieving a fairly high level of human and social development with a relatively low level of economic development. Unlike most Indian states, Kerala has devolved the control of health service management to local governments, though the state government still has administrative powers, resulting in a system of dual responsibilities. Transfer of public health.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781443812993
1443812994

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