Applicability of the world health organization's healthcare system framework: A consensus development study in Libya

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) Health Systems Framework (HSF) with its 6 building blocks is a widely accepted tool for accurate evaluation of health systems. However, its role in the developing world has not been widely assessed yet. Methods: Six Questionnaires with 5-point Likert-scale were designed and distributed to all the attendees of Libya Health 500 (LH500) Conference, and collected just before the group discussion of Libyan health system's session. Results: There were high levels of agreement of the respondents to the questionnaires items about the 6 building blocks. The application of evidencebased medicine and equal provision of health service to all, received the highest levels of agreement. Most of the attendees agreed that health services should be paid by the health insurance system, as it has many advantages, including the peace of mind for the public. The fairness and efficiency of the workforce and the establishment of regulatory mechanisms to address the needs of the health workforce had a high level of agreement. Moreover, a functioning health technology requires an effective supply and distribution system of technology elements. The participants agreed that health information technology is important to improve healthcare services and to prevent financial and administrative corruptions. Conclusion: It is feasible to adapt the WHO-HSF to identify the needs and ways to enhance health systems in the developing world. The Libyan healthcare providers were fully aware and committed to the need for the applicability of the WHOHSF to the National Health Service in Libya.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Applicability of the world health organization's healthcare system framework: A consensus development study in Libya ; volume:08 ; number:04 ; year:2016 ; pages:89-98 ; Ibnosina journal of medicine and biomedical sciences ; 08, Heft 04 (2016), 89-98

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Soziale Probleme, Sozialdienste, Versicherungen

Contributors, Places and Time

• Contributor: Aburawi, Elhadi ; Ghrew, Murad ; Zoubeidi, Taufik ; Benamer, Hani ; Elfituri, Abdulbaset ; Ziglam, Hisham ; Aboutwerat, Ali ; Alagili, Nabil ; Sagar, Samir ; Aburawi, Hanan ; El Oakley, Reida

Further information

• DOI: 10.4103/1947-489X.210229
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022101003095738934439
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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