Evaluation and comparison of public health governance capacity in Suzhou City
Suitable public health system evaluation criteria were applied for analysis.The public health governance capability of Suzhou City is scored at 623.3 points,ranking first in Jiangsu Province,second among40 cities in the Yangtze River Delta region,and among the leading position in the nation.It exhibits strengths in hav-ing a sound policy environment(scoring 824.3 points)and a well-established management mechanism(scoring 816.9 points).However,there are weaknesses that need to be addressed,including unclear division of responsi-bilities(scoring 286.9 points)and challenges in implementing coordination and incentive mechanisms(scoring 139.6 points).If Suzhou City maintains strong leadership from the Municipal Committee of Communist Party of China and the Municipal Government,clarifies and implements responsibilities,and strategically improves,it can solidify its leading position in the Yangtze River Delta region.With the potential to catch up to cities with greater economic and social development,Suzhou City has the opportunity to become an exemplary city of Healthy China 2030.
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