Background: In Uganda, nearly 5% of households face catastrophic health expenditures, and 2.3% are impoverished due to medical bills. This situation prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to urge member states to develop health financing systems that ensure universal access to services and financial protection.Rapid Response Question: What would be an appropriate health financing strategy for Uganda?Findings: An appropriate health financing approach for Uganda would involve a mix of strategies. Options for additional revenue include prioritizing health in the existing budget, expanding domestic funding sources, and/or increasing external financial support. A blend of pooling methods is essential for a good, sustainable health financing strategy. The government needs to improve its allocation and budgetary process, with a focus on being more pro-poor/pro-rural and more strategically purchasing health care services to enhance efficiency and value for money.Conclusion: A relatively good and sustainable health financing strategy for developing countries like Uganda depends on a mix of tax-based financing, mandatory insurance for the formal sector, private insurance, community-based health insurance, formal user fees, and informal contributions.
