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WHO

Centre for Health Development

Pursuing excellence for Universal Health Coverage and innovation

We are a global research centre focusing on health systems responses to accelerate Universal Health Coverage in the context of population ageing, and health emergencies and disaster risk management.

Service Delivery

We conduct research about innovations in service delivery models, sustainable financing, and global monitoring efforts to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage in the context of population ageing.

HEDRM

The incidence and severity of natural disasters have increased. We conduct research and promote its uptake to ensure that more people will be better protected from the health impact of emergencies and disasters.

Local engagement

Given that the WKC functions as a department of WHO Headquarters but was also established as a result of strong local support of the Kobe Group, we have both a global and a local mandate.

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Quantifying unmet need for health and social care among older persons and understanding its policy drivers in the Western Pacific Region

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Long-term care (LTC) involves a range of services that help people live independently and safely when they can no longer carry out routine activities on...

Evidence gaps on unmet health and social care needs in the WHO South-East Asia region: research report

This publication is part of a collection on monitoring universal health coverage in ageing populations. The collection is based on a series of studies...

Evidence gaps on unmet health and social care needs in the WHO African Region: research report

This publication is part of a collection on monitoring universal health coverage in ageing populations. The collection is based on a series of studies...

Feasibility and potential value of a local governmental frail check-up program for the risk assessment of long-term care in apparently healthy older citizens: a prospective study

Earlier identification of individuals at risk of needing long-term care can increase the opportunities for preventive/therapeutic interventions, leading...