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Documentation Centre
WHO World Health Report 2006
The World Health Report 2000 aims to stimulate a vigorous debate about better ways of measuring health system performance and thus finding a successful new direction for health systems to follow. By shedding new light on what makes health systems behave in certain ways, WHO also hopes to help policy-makers weigh the many complex issues involved, examine their options, and make wise choices. WHO Director-General Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland says: "The main message from this report is that the health and well- being of people around the world depend critically on the performance of the health systems that serve them. Yet there is wide variation in performance, even among countries with similar levels of income and health expenditure. It is essential for decision- makers to understand the underlying reasons so that system performance, and hence the health of populations, can be improved."
Role & Purpose of the Documentation Centre
- Support the work of the PWR incountry programmes.
- Disseminate information to the public and health sector related to those programmes.
- Serve as a reference centre. Photocopying of materials is provided for a small fee.
- Houses mainly PAHO/WHO publications. The information resources available therefore consist of public health and related subjects affecting the health of the people in Latin America and the Caribbean. However a broader range of bibliographic information can be accessed from its CD-ROM databases or from its future online service. If further information is needed referrals are sent to its project officers.
- The Doc Centre is also involved in Outreach and Promotional activities. The last two such activities were the launching of the publication " HEALTH IN THE AMERICAS" (zipped Powerpoint presentation) and promotion of the theme "Safe Blood Saves Lives: Safe Blood Starts With Me" for World Health Day 2000. In pursuit of these activities we produce accompanying informational materials.
