Iran’s healthcare system challenges at a glance

Authors

  • Somayeh Koiek Health and Treatment Services Management, Deputy of Research and Technology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
  • Alireza Gharib Community Health Nursing, Deputy of Research and Technology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22122/cdj.v1i2.35

Keywords:

Healthcare System, Chronic Diseases, Informal Payment, Public-Private Mix Model

Abstract

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Published

2013-09-30

How to Cite

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Koiek S, Gharib A. Iran’s healthcare system challenges at a glance. Chron Dis J. 2013;1(2):96–97.

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