The Challenge of Quality Improvement in Our Health System

by, Prof. Dr. isuf Kalo

Abstract

Quality in health as a concept, as a demand and as a measurable indicator of success has long been forgotten or underestimated. Just a few decades ago, it has entered in its dictionary and programs. Yet it is still perceived as an optional innovation, but not as a necessity and priority to it. The same thing happens in our health system. The challenge of structured quality improvement, security and performance started too late, in 2006 with the establishment of QKCSA-ISH. Thereafter, it began to be mentioned more often in political, managerial and professional rhetoric; but mainly as a sermon and desire, not in a concrete way and not in a consistent manner with the major objective of the health reform.