Health systems are more than just hospitals and clinics—they’re complex networks that include healthcare workers, financing, governance, data, and supply chains. When these components work together efficiently, they ensure that individuals receive timely, safe, and affordable care.
A strong health system focuses on both prevention and treatment, ensuring coverage across urban and rural areas alike. It includes well-trained professionals, accessible medicines, health information systems, and sound leadership. But when even one pillar is weak, the whole system can falter—leading to poor health outcomes and inequalities.
To build a robust health system, countries must invest not just in infrastructure, but in people, policies, and community engagement.
