PUBLIC HEALTH GOVERNANCE AS A STRATEGY TO GUARANTEE ACCESS TO PEDIATRIC SERVICES AT THE RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ ZAMBRANO HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF MANTA

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governance, public health, pediatrics, hospital

Abstract

The objective of this article is to identify the components that make up a public health governance model that allows guaranteeing access to pediatric services at the Rafael Rodríguez Zambrano Hospital in the city of Manta. In particular, it seeks to reflect on the public health governance model of Ecuador, taking the pediatric services of the aforementioned hospital as a study unit. Among the specific objectives are 1. Identify the components of public health governance in Ecuador. 2. Understand the public health governance model of Ecuador that allows guaranteeing access to pediatric services at the Rafael Rodríguez Zambrano Hospital in the city of Manta. By analyzing these aspects, the aim is to offer a comprehensive perspective that allows us to address current challenges and propose effective strategies to improve public health governance, thus ensuring equitable and quality access to pediatric services at the Rafael Rodríguez Zambrano Hospital.

Keywords: governance, public health, pediatrics, hospital.

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Published

2024-09-30

How to Cite

González-Arteaga, H. Y., & Cejas-Martínez, M. F. (2024). PUBLIC HEALTH GOVERNANCE AS A STRATEGY TO GUARANTEE ACCESS TO PEDIATRIC SERVICES AT THE RAFAEL RODRÍGUEZ ZAMBRANO HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF MANTA. REVISTA CIENTÍFICA MULTIDISCIPLINARIA ARBITRADA YACHASUN - ISSN: 2697-3456, 8(15), 944–957. Retrieved from https://www.editorialibkn.com/index.php/Yachasun/article/view/554