The QuEST LAC network uses data to promote evidence-based policies for health in Latin America

Patricia J. García, Hannah Leslie, Jesús Medina-Ranilla, Laura Espinoza-Pajuelo, Marina Guglielmino, Javier Roberti, Agustina Mazzoni, Ezequiel García-Elorrio

Today’s healthcare landscape is characterized by evolving needs and heightened public expectations, and requires exceptional healthcare systems. These health systems must be capable of delivering consistently high quality, tailored care in a variety of contexts. Quality health systems are needed for the overall wellbeing and fulfilment of communities, to build trust and to achieve better health outcomes1. It is estimated that approximately 8 million people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) die each year from treatable health conditions, with 60% of these deaths attributable to poor-quality health care, despite access to healthcare services. The most disadvantaged populations and the countries with the fewest economic resources are disproportionately affected by this problem

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