A health system consists of all organizations, people and actions whose primary intent is to promote, restore or maintain health. It involves the broad range of individuals, institutions and actions that help to ensure the efficient and effective delivery and use of products and information to provide prevention, treatment, care and support for those who need such services. (UNAIDS Terminology Guidelines, 2015)
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