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Palestinian National Institute of Public Health
The Palestinian National Institute of Public Health, a WHO project, works closely with the Palestinian health authorities to support efforts to build a more resilient health system. The Institute produces evidence for informed health policy decisions and aims to strengthen data collection, and the utilization of evidence and best practice by the Ministry of Health and health policy-makers, including through the establishment of e-registries for cause of death, cancer, maternal and child health, road traffic collisions and mammography screening.
The Institute has also developed geographic information systems for health care and health outcomes mapping, and national human resources for health observatory.
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Health system strengthening towards universal health coverage
In the occupied Palestinian territory, WHO provides technical support to the Ministry of Health in building the resilience and responsiveness of the Palestinian national health system that is centred on people’s needs and circumstances. WHO has consistently supported health system strengthening through leadership and governance, health information systems, health financing, human resources for health, essential medical products and technologies, and service delivery.
WHO works with the Ministry of Health to enhance national health information systems and ensure people have access to quality health care services by integrating the family practice approach in primary health care (PHC). Currently, the family practice approach covers 3 districts and about 40 clinics. Strengthening the Palestinian health system is key to achieving universal health coverage.
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