An authoritative analysis of the challenges of public health management in Africa, based on a combined experience of more than 83 years in national and international health work. A persuasive expert analysis of the current status of health in Africa is followed by a detailed look at (a) the development and implementation of comprehensive national health policies and plans; (b) client-centred and integrated service delivery; (c) community involvement in health services organization and delivery; (d) improvement of the performance of district health systems; (e) the prerequisites for improving resources for the health agenda; (f) the production, recruitment and retention of an efficient health workforce; (g) the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies; (h) the role of health technologies in improving care and service delivery; (i) financing and resource mobilization for efficient and affordable health services; (j) the management of health beyond the health sector; and (k) the monitoring and evaluation of progress. Managing health in Africa has 8 tables, 22 figures and 24 boxes and contains chapter summarie
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