Dangers of poor quality healthcare revealed in all countries by WHO
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United Nations: Ineffective health care is a global phenomenon which increases the burden of illness and wastes scarce resources, UN experts have said.
In a new report on the subject, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners cited problems with delivering quality health care across all Member States on Thursday.
The finding is important because, although nations have committed to providing universal health coverage by 2030, the outcome "would still be poor" without the delivery of effective care, WHO says.
"Inaccurate diagnosis, medication errors, inappropriate or unnecessary treatment, inadequate or unsafe clinical facilities or practices — or providers who lack adequate training and expertise — prevail in all countries," the agency said in a statement.
The challenge is greatest in low- and middle-income countries, where 10 per cent of hospital patients acquire an infection during the course of their stay, compared to 7 per cent elsewhere.
In a new report on the subject, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners cited problems with delivering quality health care across all Member States on Thursday.
The finding is important because, although nations have committed to providing universal health coverage by 2030, the outcome "would still be poor" without the delivery of effective care, WHO says.
"Inaccurate diagnosis, medication errors, inappropriate or unnecessary treatment, inadequate or unsafe clinical facilities or practices — or providers who lack adequate training and expertise — prevail in all countries," the agency said in a statement.
The challenge is greatest in low- and middle-income countries, where 10 per cent of hospital patients acquire an infection during the course of their stay, compared to 7 per cent elsewhere.
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