Collaboration, Partnership Among Many Sectors Can Improve Health Access Worldwide

Huffington Post: Hurdling the Health Access Barrier
Cassie Chandler, global manager of microfinance and health protection at Freedom from Hunger

“…Whether in Asia, Latin America, or Africa, one of the most significant barriers to good health is being able to access health services in a timely manner. There are a variety of obstacles that contribute to this. … Overcoming the ‘health access’ hurdle requires holistic, multidisciplinary solutions, as well as a collective commitment. … [W]e can bridge the gap with collaboration and relationship building among a variety of sectors…” (3/10).

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