Background Realisation of universal health coverage is not possible without health
financing systems that ensure financial risk protection. To ensure this, some African …

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, universal health coverage (UHC) reforms have
often adopted a technocratic top-down approach, with little attention being paid to the rural …

In Kenya, the out-of-pocket health expenditure by households accounts for around 36
percent of the total expenditure on health. Large out-of-pocket payments may reduce …

Introduction Access to healthcare for the vulnerable groups including women has long been
a theme encouraged worldwide from the first general assembly on health to the current …

Background: In 2005, the South African government introduced a voluntary, subsidised
health insurance scheme for civil servants. In light of the global emphasis on universal …

This study analyzed factors affecting health insurance consumption in Akwa Ibom State.
Primary data were collected from a total of 60 national Health Insurance Scheme patrons …

─ Abstract─ Many low and middle income countries are trying to expand health insurance
to achieve universal coverage; however, enrolling low income earners, informal sector …

Investigating the factors that drive differences in preferences for health insurance products
among rural populations is a relevant policy issue that has so far received little attention …

Background A recent health reform proposal in South Africa proposes universal access to a
comprehensive package of healthcare services in the public sector, through the …

The global commitment to universal health coverage (UHC) goals is evident in many
countries' health sector strategies and UHC Roadmaps. UHC requires that everyone has …