title: Better management for better health services.
abstract: Poor management has been a significant limiting factor in the development of Papua New Guinea's health services, particularly since their decentralization increased the responsibilities of provincial staff. A programme designed to strengthen management at this level has been proceeding since 1986.
authors.affiliation: Management Support Programme, Department of Health, Boroko, Papua New Guinea.
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Afo
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Thomason
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Karel
mesh_terms: D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education; D006285:Health Planning; D006298:Health Services Administration; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D010219:Papua New Guinea