Azerbaijan Strengthening Health Systems through Integrated Programs (AZ - SHIP)

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Additional Resource Document is provided: http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/58_IYCF%20in%20Azerbaijan%20assessment%20report,%202011(1).pdf Questions and Answers are postedThe purpose of AZ SHIP is to address Azerbaijani health system constraints in the areas of governance, resource management, quality of services, and the education and empowerment of health care consumers, which requires considerable strengthening of the country's health care system to improve the health status. AZ SHIP will: build upon achievements made to-date under the previous USAID health activities; emphasize comprehensive national health system reforms; and employ evidence-based, best practices in health system management and health care delivery to improve health in Azerbaijan. AZ SHIP will include the following four components: Component 1: Governance Capacity of Ministry of Health (MOH) to Direct and Implement Health Reform Initiatives Strengthened; Component 2: Mobilization, Allocation and Use of Healthcare Resources Improved;Component 3: Quality of Healthcare Services Improved; and Component 4: Individuals and Communities Empowered to Exercise their Healthcare Rights and Responsibilities.

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