Health workforce contributions to health system development: a platform for universal health coverage

• Main Authors: Viroj Tangcharoensathien (Author), Supon Limwattananon (Author), Rapeepong Suphanchaimat (Author), Walaiporn Patcharanarumol (Author), Krisada Sawaengdee (Author), Weerasak Putthasri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2013-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Problem In the 1970s, Thailand was a low-income country with poor health indicators and low health service coverage. The local health infrastructure was especially weak. Approach In the 1980s, measures were initiated to reduce geographical barriers to health service access, improve the health infras...