Improving quality of care in conflict settings: Access and infrastructure are fundamental

Abstract

Quality problem or issue: Armed conflicts pose significant challenges to ensuring timely access to quality health care services for millions around the world. Initial assessment: Ensuring access and basic infrastructure for conflict-affected populations are overlooked in the global movement to provide quality of care. Choice of solution: This paper identifies strategies and interventions to improve access to good quality care in settings and communities afflicted by conflict. Lessons learned: It is crucial to focus more attention on, and develop an evidence base for, ensuring access and basic infrastructure to improve quality of care in conflict-affected regions.