An evaluation of three decades of health system decentralisation in Oman

Puntos clave

• Improved health care at the hospital level has been linked to decentralisation in Oman, enhancing service delivery.
• Key metrics indicate better governance and responsiveness due to strengthened leadership in the health sector.
• Assessment of policies over three decades highlights the importance of clarifying roles among health workers and managers.
• Further improvements depend on enhancing accountability, which may support greater efficiency in health services.

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