ضstlin, Piroska | 2005
- Author(s): ضstlin, Piroska
- Publisher: World health organization (WHO)
- Pages: 948--953
- Keywords: health services research, health services, health policy, poverty
The conclusion of this article is that we need generate the knowledge and analysis that explains the drivers of unacceptable gaps between social aspirations and economic and social practice. We need to generate the knowledge that informs public policy-making and the processes that influence it.
AbouZahr, Carla | 2009
- Author(s): AbouZahr, Carla
- Publisher: Medicus Mundi Schweiz (MMS)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: health information, health services research, poverty
In this article it is made clear that the main impediment towards better monitoring of health systems is not the lack of indicators but the failure to invest in appropriate and sustainable measurement strategies, and the generally poor quality of available data.
Adeleye, Omokhoa Adedayo and Ofili, Antoinette Ngozi | 2010
- Author(s): Adeleye, Omokhoa Adedayo and Ofili, Antoinette Ngozi
- Publisher: Hindawi publishing corporation
- Pages: --
- Keywords: health policy, public health, health services
This review article discusses intersectoral collaboration for primary health care in developing countries.
Agha, Sohail and Keating, Joe | 2009
- Author(s): Agha, Sohail and Keating, Joe
- Publisher: Abt associates [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: health services, health policy, family planning, kenya, ghana, tanzania
The objective is to determine how the structure, process, and outcomes of quality influence the choice of a public or private facility for family planning services among poor clients. Findings suggest that private facilities are more responsive to the poor.
Agyepong, Irene Akua and Adjei, Sam | 2008
- Author(s): Agyepong, Irene Akua and Adjei, Sam
- Publisher:
- Pages: 150--160
- Keywords: health economics, health insurance, national health insurance, ghana
Ghana embarked on a national policy process of replacing out-of-pocket fees at point of service use with national health insurance in 2001. This paper examines the political challenges of reform in the development of national health insurance in Ghana.