Health and Poverty

Critical analysis of Ghana's health system : with a focus on equity challenges and the National health insurance

Gyapong, John | 2007
  • Author(s): Gyapong, John
  • Publisher: University of Cape Town (UCT)]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: health care delivery, health economics, health insurance, ghana
The purpose of this report is to critically assess the inequities in the health care system in Ghana, particularly the financing and delivery of health care in the country through a review of relevant documents.

Civil society engagement in health research from international recognition to local action : a workforce planning tool with unexpected motivational benefits

Haan, Syliva de | 2010
  • Author(s): Haan, Syliva de
  • Publisher: Healthlink worldwide
  • Pages: 16--17
  • Keywords: health policy, health services research, bolivia, united states, india
This article discusses civil society engagement in health research.

Emerging opportunities for recruiting and retaining a rural health workforce through decentralized health financing systems

Haji, Mahjabeen | 2010
  • Author(s): Haji, Mahjabeen
  • Publisher: World health organization (WHO)
  • Pages: 397--399
  • Keywords: health economics, health personnel, health policy
This paper looks at the potential for decentralization to lead to better health workforce recruitment, performance and retention in rural areas through the creation of additional revenue for the health sector; better use of financial resources and creation of financial incentives for health workers.

Can micro health insurance reduce poverty? : evidence from Bangladesh

Hamid, Syed Abdul and Roberts, Jennifer and Mosley, Paul | 2011
  • Author(s): Hamid, Syed Abdul and Roberts, Jennifer and Mosley, Paul
  • Publisher: Wiley
  • Pages: 57--82
  • Keywords: health economics, poverty alleviation, bangladesh
This article examines the impact of micro health insurance on poverty reduction in rural areas of Bangladesh. Four indicators relating to household poverty status were considered: household income, stability of household income, and the probability of being above or below the poverty line.

Can micro health insurance reduce poverty? : evidence from Bangladesh

Hamid, Syed Abdul and Roberts, Jennifer and Mosley, Paul | 2010
  • Author(s): Hamid, Syed Abdul and Roberts, Jennifer and Mosley, Paul
  • Publisher: University of Sheffield. Department of economics
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: health economics, health insurance, poverty, bangladesh
This paper examines the impact of micro health insurance on poverty reduction in rural areas of Bangladesh.
 

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This portal contains information on health (system) policies and practices to improve equity in the health sector and contribute to poverty reduction in low- and middle-income countries. The portal is part of a wider programme, Information for Health Action (I4HA).