Question

Use the information in this report to respond to the following question, World Health Report: Health Systems (the world health report 2000).

What specific, actionable (can be implemented) recommendations does the report provide? (Answer in approx 250 words).

Answer 1

The recommendations were:

Providing treatment and care in primary healthcare setting

Psychotropic drugs should be made available

Community based care

Health education to the public

Involving consumers, families, communities in decision making of programs/policies

Establishing legislations, programs, policies at the national level

Human resource development

Make involving other sectors such as education, labour and law to have a support and initiative

Monitoring mental health of people at community level

Supporting more research activities