A Legacy
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World Bank, Washington, DC
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The El Salvador Strengthening Public
Health Care System Project’s success resulted largely from
the Salvadoran government’s unwavering commitment to and
ownership of the Project and its goals. The Project achieved
its objectives and beyond and supported shaping the future
provision of health care services in the country. The
improvement of the quality of health services was ensured
through major updates in medical and non-medical equipment,
rehabilitation of hospitals, training of health-care
workers, prompt response to emergences and expanding the
health ministry’s capacity to analyze health data. The
Project ensured for first time in the public services a full
cycle of treatment for cancer patients by creating the
National Radiotherapy Center for Cancer; improved response
to infectious diseases with the strengthening of the
National Reference Laboratory; and ensured protection of the
investment on equipment with the creation of the National
Medical Equipment Maintenance center and affiliated regional units.
Palabras clave
PUBLIC HEALTH, HEALTH SYSTEM, HEALTHCARE QUALITY, ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, CANCER, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH