Health system challenges for the management of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: an empirical qualitative study from Syria

Balsam Ahmad (), Fouad Fouad, Madonna Elias, Shahaduz Zaman, Peter Phillimore and Wasim Maziak

International Journal of Public Health, 2015, vol. 60, issue 1, 55-62

Abstract: We conclude that lack of effective management of CVD and diabetes indicated weaknesses of the state and its retracting role in providing effective healthcare. Such weaknesses that existed before the crisis are now compounded by new challenges resulting from wide destruction of the health system due to the ongoing war. The rebuilding of post-conflict heath care system may benefit from insights into the structural problems of the pre-crisis system. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2015

Keywords: Health system; Syria; Aleppo; Cardiovascular disease; Diabetes; Qualitative study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/s00038-014-0594-2

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