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Abstract Since the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically influenced almost every aspect of human life. Activities requiring human gatherings have either been postponed, cancelled, or held completely virtually. To supplement lack of […]
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providing suitable services and facilities to achieve physical, mental, social and spiritual health are the fundamental rights and needs of humans. Equity in health is the lack of avoidable systematic differences in one or more […]

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Abstract The Islamic revolution of 1979 in Iran emphasized social justice as a pillar for development. The fundamental steps towards universal equitable access to high-quality healthcare services began with the creation of the Ministry of […]

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Abstract Background: This study aims to assess geographical distribution of hospitals and extent of inequalities in hospital beds against socioeconomic status (SES) of residents of five metropolitan cities in Iran. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was […]

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Abstract Background: Informal payment is a major barrier to universal health coverage, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine appropriate methods to reduce informal payments in health […]

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Abstract: Background: This study aimed to provide tailored transferrable lessons for expanding population coverage through a descriptive lens by reviewing the population coverage policies, reforms and strategies in selected nations. Methods: In this comparative short […]

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Abstract: Objective To measuring inequalities in the distributions of selected healthcare resources and outcomes in Ethiopia from 2000 to 2015. Design A panel data analysis was performed to measure inequalities in distribution of healthcare workforce, […]

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The Health Equity Research Center intends to hold its second annual meeting with “Equity in health system; a look over the past decade and future challenges” as the main topic for an exchange of ideas […]

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Abstract Introduction: e-Health is critically important to build strong health systems, and accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals, particularly universal health coverage. To support and strengthen the health system, the e-Health architecture needs to […]

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Abstract Heavy metals are a group of pollutants in biological sludge. Many agencies regulated guidelines for heavy metal concentrations for various applications of sludge such as agricultural application. In this study, we tried to determine […]