The MESH approach: Strengthening public health systems for the MDGs

Health Policy
Stephen T., et al. - This article addresses some of the complexities in the interactions both within the public health system and between that and civil society. It examines what needs to be done to improve the capacity of health systems, primarily through building relevant infrastructure (what is called MESH – management, economic, social and human – infrastructure) where this is lacking. This lack is most likely to occur in poorer communities and health districts