There is a global challenge for health systems to ensure equity in both the delivery and
financing of health care. However, many African countries still do not have equitable health …

This paper examines the efficiency and equity implications of alternative health care system
financing strategies. Using data across the OECD, I find that almost all financing choices are …

Despite economic progress, government efforts, and increased healthcare investments,
health deprivation continues to persist in the countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and …

Out-of-pocket payments for health can create a financial barrier toaccess, resulting in unmet
need, or lead to financial hardship for peopleusing health services. This report brings …

Background The goal of universal health coverage is challenging for chronically under-
resourced health systems. Although household out-of-pocket payments are the most …

The concept of Demand Side Financing (DSF) in health originated in response to
developing countries' felt need to improve access to and utilization of health services …

This paper presents the findings of a critical review of studies carried out in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs) focusing on the economic consequences for households of illness …

Background In the transition from a planned economy to a market-oriented economy,
China's state funding for health care declined and traditional coverage plans collapsed …

Background Universal health coverage (UHC) embedded within the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals, is defined by the World Health Organization as all …

Most community finance schemes have evolved in the context of severe economic
constraints, political instability, and lack of good governance. Usually government taxation …