Adequate Quote by Margaret Chan
“A health system that lacks commodities for managing high-mortality infectious diseases and the main killers of mothers and young children will not have an adequate impact. By the same token, even the best-stocked delivery system will have an inadequate impact if it fails to reach the poor.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: WHO World Health Assembly, 2015
Health systems must have both supplies and equitable access to truly reduce mortality from infectious diseases and maternal/child health.
In simple terms: Both resources and reach are needed for impact.
Key Takeaway
Ensure supply and equitable delivery.
Themes
public health
equity
system design
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- global health initiatives
- resource-limited settings
- emergency response
Key Concepts
resource allocation
accessibility
maternal health
child health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve access for the poorest?
- What strategies ensure supplies reach remote areas?
A Different Perspective
Even with resources, cultural barriers can limit utilization.
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