Accounting for Health: A Commentary on Faith-Based Financial Stewardship in Global Health Systems
By: Erap Gultian
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15566/8wwm6151 | Journal eISSN: 2167-2415
Language: English
Page range: 86 - 96
Submitted on: Jul 6, 2025
Accepted on: Sep 4, 2025
Published on: Nov 4, 2025
Published by: Global Health Institute at William Carey International University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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