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PROGRAM APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY HEALTH [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-07-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Programme for Appropriate Technology in Health
1, record 1, English, Programme%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Program for Appropriate Technology in Health 2, record 1, English, Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
former designation, correct, Canada
- PATH Canada 3, record 1, English, PATH%20Canada
correct
- PATH Canada 3, record 1, English, PATH%20Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PATH Canada is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose goal is to improve health, especially the health of women and children, in developing regions of the world. Our mission is to increase the effectiveness, availability and appropriateness of practices and technologies used in primary health care. PATH Canada's definition of "technology" includes: the systems and practices through which health care is delivered the equipment and devices used in primary health care the information and skills that must accompany each technology PATH Canada bridges the gap between user and provider of primary health care services. Through field assessment and operations research, we identify user needs, and assist in identifying priority actions. We work with local partners to design and implement projects to adapt practices and technologies to specific social, cultural and resource settings. 1, record 1, English, - Programme%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Programme de technologie appropriée en santé
1, record 1, French, Programme%20de%20technologie%20appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Programme de Technologie Appropriée en Santé 2, record 1, French, Programme%20de%20Technologie%20Appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20Sant%C3%A9
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PATH Canada 3, record 1, French, PATH%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
- PATH Canada 3, record 1, French, PATH%20Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme situé à Ottawa. 4, record 1, French, - Programme%20de%20technologie%20appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
1, record 2, English, Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PATH 2, record 2, English, PATH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PATH creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. By collaborating with diverse public-and private-sector partners, we help provide appropriate health technologies and vital strategies that change the way people think and act. Our work improves global health and well-being. 3, record 2, English, - Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
1, record 2, French, Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PATH 2, record 2, French, PATH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Programme de technologie sanitaire appropriée
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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