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Health Systems in Transition (Hit) Reviews

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Health System in Transition (HiT) reviews provide comprehensive analyses of health systems across countries in the Asia Pacific region. Developed through collaboration between policymakers and researchers, HiTs examine governance, financing, service delivery, health workforce and system performance to support evidence-informed reform and cross-country learning.

ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses

12 September 2019
 | Policy brief
ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses
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Overview

The ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements aim to facilitate the flow of foreign professionals in the region. By 2009, MRAs for health professionals within ASEAN was established in nursing, medicine and dentistry, with an ASEAN Joint Coordinating Committee formed for each discipline. Despite the potential significance of the ASEAN MRAs, there is limited literature available to provide a critical analysis of the MRA process and progress. The APO, in collaboration with the School of Public Health at the University of Queensland and the International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, presents insights on the current implementation of the ASEAN MRAs from the literature and using country case studies.

The policy brief presents three broad recommendations to support and strengthen health worker mobility within the ASEAN Member States:

  1. Establish and strengthen data collection and analysis on human resources for health from an ASEAN regional perspective to aid health workforce management within and across AMSs, and serve as a base from which the development of an analytical facility serving ASEAN needs could proceed.
  2. Setting regional educational standards to improve health worker education.
  3. Strengthen registration and licensing processes to aid health worker mobility.

WHO Team
Asia Pacific Observatory
Editors
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia
Number of pages
46
Reference numbers
ISBN: 9789290227267
Copyright
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia 2019 - License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO

Policy briefs

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APO policy briefs provide concise, evidence-informed analyses on priority health systems issues affecting countries across the Asia Pacific region. Designed for policymakers and stakeholders, they synthesize key findings, emerging trends and actionable policy considerations to support informed decision-making.

ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses

12 September 2019
 | Policy brief
ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses
Download (1.8 MB)

Overview

The ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements aim to facilitate the flow of foreign professionals in the region. By 2009, MRAs for health professionals within ASEAN was established in nursing, medicine and dentistry, with an ASEAN Joint Coordinating Committee formed for each discipline. Despite the potential significance of the ASEAN MRAs, there is limited literature available to provide a critical analysis of the MRA process and progress. The APO, in collaboration with the School of Public Health at the University of Queensland and the International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, presents insights on the current implementation of the ASEAN MRAs from the literature and using country case studies.

The policy brief presents three broad recommendations to support and strengthen health worker mobility within the ASEAN Member States:

  1. Establish and strengthen data collection and analysis on human resources for health from an ASEAN regional perspective to aid health workforce management within and across AMSs, and serve as a base from which the development of an analytical facility serving ASEAN needs could proceed.
  2. Setting regional educational standards to improve health worker education.
  3. Strengthen registration and licensing processes to aid health worker mobility.

WHO Team
Asia Pacific Observatory
Editors
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia
Number of pages
46
Reference numbers
ISBN: 9789290227267
Copyright
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia 2019 - License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO

Comparative country studies

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Comparative country studies examine shared health systems challenges and policy responses across multiple countries. By analysing experiences across contexts, these studies support regional learning and help identify effective approaches to strengthening health systems.

ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses

12 September 2019
 | Policy brief
ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses
Download (1.8 MB)

Overview

The ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements aim to facilitate the flow of foreign professionals in the region. By 2009, MRAs for health professionals within ASEAN was established in nursing, medicine and dentistry, with an ASEAN Joint Coordinating Committee formed for each discipline. Despite the potential significance of the ASEAN MRAs, there is limited literature available to provide a critical analysis of the MRA process and progress. The APO, in collaboration with the School of Public Health at the University of Queensland and the International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, presents insights on the current implementation of the ASEAN MRAs from the literature and using country case studies.

The policy brief presents three broad recommendations to support and strengthen health worker mobility within the ASEAN Member States:

  1. Establish and strengthen data collection and analysis on human resources for health from an ASEAN regional perspective to aid health workforce management within and across AMSs, and serve as a base from which the development of an analytical facility serving ASEAN needs could proceed.
  2. Setting regional educational standards to improve health worker education.
  3. Strengthen registration and licensing processes to aid health worker mobility.

WHO Team
Asia Pacific Observatory
Editors
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia
Number of pages
46
Reference numbers
ISBN: 9789290227267
Copyright
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia 2019 - License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO

COVID-19 Health System Response Monitor

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HiT policy notes provide concise analyses and updates based on findings from Health Systems in Transition reviews. They highlight key policy insights, emerging issues and reform considerations relevant to policymakers and health systems stakeholders.

ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses

12 September 2019
 | Policy brief
ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses
Download (1.8 MB)

Overview

The ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements aim to facilitate the flow of foreign professionals in the region. By 2009, MRAs for health professionals within ASEAN was established in nursing, medicine and dentistry, with an ASEAN Joint Coordinating Committee formed for each discipline. Despite the potential significance of the ASEAN MRAs, there is limited literature available to provide a critical analysis of the MRA process and progress. The APO, in collaboration with the School of Public Health at the University of Queensland and the International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, presents insights on the current implementation of the ASEAN MRAs from the literature and using country case studies.

The policy brief presents three broad recommendations to support and strengthen health worker mobility within the ASEAN Member States:

  1. Establish and strengthen data collection and analysis on human resources for health from an ASEAN regional perspective to aid health workforce management within and across AMSs, and serve as a base from which the development of an analytical facility serving ASEAN needs could proceed.
  2. Setting regional educational standards to improve health worker education.
  3. Strengthen registration and licensing processes to aid health worker mobility.

WHO Team
Asia Pacific Observatory
Editors
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia
Number of pages
46
Reference numbers
ISBN: 9789290227267
Copyright
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia 2019 - License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO

HiT policy notes

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HiT policy notes provide concise analyses and updates based on findings from Health Systems in Transition reviews. They highlight key policy insights, emerging issues and reform considerations relevant to policymakers and health systems stakeholders.

ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses

12 September 2019
 | Policy brief
ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements for doctors, dentists and nurses
Download (1.8 MB)

Overview

The ASEAN mutual recognition arrangements aim to facilitate the flow of foreign professionals in the region. By 2009, MRAs for health professionals within ASEAN was established in nursing, medicine and dentistry, with an ASEAN Joint Coordinating Committee formed for each discipline. Despite the potential significance of the ASEAN MRAs, there is limited literature available to provide a critical analysis of the MRA process and progress. The APO, in collaboration with the School of Public Health at the University of Queensland and the International Health Policy Program, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand, presents insights on the current implementation of the ASEAN MRAs from the literature and using country case studies.

The policy brief presents three broad recommendations to support and strengthen health worker mobility within the ASEAN Member States:

  1. Establish and strengthen data collection and analysis on human resources for health from an ASEAN regional perspective to aid health workforce management within and across AMSs, and serve as a base from which the development of an analytical facility serving ASEAN needs could proceed.
  2. Setting regional educational standards to improve health worker education.
  3. Strengthen registration and licensing processes to aid health worker mobility.

WHO Team
Asia Pacific Observatory
Editors
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia
Number of pages
46
Reference numbers
ISBN: 9789290227267
Copyright
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia 2019 - License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO