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Role Of Local Advocates, NGOs Important In Malawi's Health System
In this post in the Health Affairs blog, Martha Kwataine, executive director for the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) and head of the Access to Medicines Campaign in Malawi, examines the role of local advocates and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the country's health system. She writes, "Amidst [Malawi's health] challenges, the role of civil society, especially advocates, cannot be overemphasized. Civil society organizations are the 'watchdogs' of government. Historically, they have played a critical role, not just by influencing policy formulation, but also by providing checks and balances to government power."
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