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Rehabilitation in health systems: guide for action
To assist countries in strengthening rehabilitation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has developed this guide, the Rehabilitation in health systems: guide for action (henceforth “the guide”). This resource leads governments through health system strengthening practices with a focus on rehabilitation. It facilitates leadership and planning for rehabilitation through a situation assessment and strategic planning process, and it strengthens rehabilitation information and accountability through the development of systems that support rehabilitation monitoring and evaluation.
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Publisher Name:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Publisher Website:
www.who.int
Publication Year:
2019
Languages:
English, Chinese, Russian, Chinese
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Categories:
Guide
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