Achieving UHC in Samoa through Revitalizing PHC and Reinvigorating the Role of Village Women Groups
The increasing prevalence of NCDs such as cardio-vascular diseases, diabetes and kidney failure represents a threat to sustainable development in Samoa. The aim of this commentary is to describe the important role played by women in the community in relation to public health and to detail the lesson...
Main Authors: | Rasul Baghirov, John Ah-Ching, Caroline Bollars |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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Series: | Health Systems & Reform |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23288604.2018.1539062 |
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