Presenting the study in 2002, the international experts noted that 5% of GDP allocated to health care could do much more to improve people’s health if these resources were allocated more efficiently. The report identifies priority areas for health sector reform in Belarus and recommends measures for improving both the quality of health care and health sector financing mechanisms. A particular emphasis is made on the new approaches intended to avert a rapid spread of TB, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections in a more effective way.

It was noted that multifaceted approach to health care improvement should be adopted. Provision of health care services is just a part of general efforts. Coordination of many institutions is needed to promote a healthy lifestyle, to reduce high incidence of preventable diseases and to establish accessible and affordable service systems. Obviously, this is a challenging and lengthy process requiring coordinated and lasting efforts at all levels.