Leaving no one behind in the context of subnational health system strengthening in Mongolia

This handbook specifically aims to:

• describe the importance of considering the heterogeneity of subpopulations and share approaches for identifying subpopulations that are most at risk of being left behind;
• show how the Tanahashi framework for effective coverage can be used to explore the barriers that disadvantaged subpopulations may face in accessing and benefitting from services and financial protection;
• provide a framework and orientations for considering how health system strengthening can be further undertaken to leave no one behind;
• identify ways to build aimag/province and district cross-sectoral governance for health for all and to encourage sustained social participation;
• identify entry points for enhancing the focus on leaving no one behind in the monitoring, evaluation and review of aimag/province and district 4-year health plans.

The handbook is comprised of a main section with technical orientations on the above aspects, as well as three annexes that can be used by health authorities and partners in the context of strengthening health planning to leave no one behind.