Inequities and inequalities in health and some Public Health Proposals that may improve inequities and inequalities in accessing Primary Healthcare Services in Papua New Guinea
- Author:
Rodney Itaki
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
inequities in health, inequalities in health, primary healthcare service in Papua New Guinea.
- From:
Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences
2021;22(1):89-93
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Inequity and inequality in accessing primary healthcare services can be created by systemic and
structural barriers in a health system. A recent review of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) health system
revealed that there are inequities and inequalities in primary healthcare service access. This disparity is
magnified in the rural and remote regions of the country. One of the main reasons for this has been the
chronic shortage in government funding. This paper presents an overview of inequities and inequalities
in health and suggests some public health approaches that may improve primary healthcare service
access in PNG
