What would be the appropriate Health Financing Strategy for Ug
Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis (ACRES)DRRES-28
This Rapid Response should be cited as
ACRES (2011) What would be the appropriate Health Financing Strategy for Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief. Kampala: The Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis
Summary
Background: In Uganda, nearly 5% of households face catastrophic health expenditures, and 2.3% are impoverished due to medical bills. The WHO urged member states to develop health financing systems that ensure universal access to services and financial protection. Findings: An appropriate health financing approach for Uganda would involve a mix of strategies including tax-based financing, mandatory insurance for the formal sector, private insurance, community-based health insurance, and strategic purchasing of health care services. Conclusion: A relatively good and sustainable health financing strategy depends on a blend of pooling methods.