A newly appointed health minister in an LMIC (Low- and Middl…
A newly appointed health minister in an LMIC (Low- and Middle-Income Country) is tasked with strengthening the country’s health system. After reviewing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) six building blocks of a health system, the minister notices that service delivery remains poor despite having well-trained healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas. Additionally, there are frequent shortages of essential medicines, and patient records are not systematically maintained.Which of the following would be the most effective first step in addressing these challenges using a systems-thinking approach? is the highest authority in South Africa?