Medical officers resolve to formulate a “Bihar 2016” model based to develop an effective communication skills model to better assess their patients
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SWASTH, through BTAST has led, embedded and supported a wide range of sustainable health systems strengthening activities and processes within the health sector.
Key areas include:
- Improved capacity to govern and manage a government led system for quality assurance in the health sector.
- Strengthened institutional capacity and embedded systems to create a pool of skilled health workers.
- Increased capacity of the government to work with private sector providers.
- Improved procurement and supply chain management systems.
- Stronger public financial management systems.
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Reflection: Updates from SWASTH - BTAST (December 2015)
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