Kirigia, Joses M. and Wambebe, Charles | 2006
- Author(s): Kirigia, Joses M. and Wambebe, Charles
- Publisher: BioMed central
- Pages: --
- Keywords: health information, health policy, health services research, africa
The purpose of this study was to take stock of some aspects of national resources for health research in the countries of the WHO African Region; identify current constraints facing national health research systems; and propose the way forward.
Kivumbi, George Washington and Kintu, Francis | 2002
- Author(s): Kivumbi, George Washington and Kintu, Francis
- Publisher:
- Pages: 64--71
- Keywords: health economics, health services, uganda
This study investigated the context and the constraints in implementing exemption schemes in two selected administrative districts of Uganda. Little evidence was found of safety-net guidelines initiated by decentralized/local governments.
Knaul, Felicia Marie | 2006
- Author(s): Knaul, Felicia Marie
- Publisher: The Lancet
- Pages: 1828--1841
- Keywords: health services, health insurance, health economics, poverty, mexico
In this article is assessed how Mexico turned into a catalyst for institutional renovation through the reform that created Seguro Popular (Popular Health Insurance).15-year trends are presented on the evolution of catastrophic health spending and evidence on how the situation is improving.
Kolling, Marie and Winkley, Kirsty and Deden, Mette von | 2010
- Author(s): Kolling, Marie and Winkley, Kirsty and Deden, Mette von
- Publisher: BioMed central
- Pages: --
- Keywords: noncommunicable diseases, health services, health care delivery, disease control, poverty, tanzania
In Africa, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is primarily affecting those living in urban areas and increasingly affecting the poor. This paper focuses on the structural context of diabetes services in Tanzania, the current status of health care, and health-seeking among people with T2DM.
Konde-Lule, Joseph | 2010
- Author(s): Konde-Lule, Joseph
- Publisher: BioMed central
- Pages: --
- Keywords: health care delivery, uganda
The overall objective of this study was to determine the scope and character of health care services in rural areas in Uganda with a particular focus on private services.