The aim of this study is therefore to suggest a number of strategic orientations specific to the context of the French-speaking countries of West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Togo) with a view to the...
Evaluation of results-based financing in the Republic of the Congo
The authors of this journal article evaluate results-based financing in the Republic of Congo from 2012-2014. Using a household survey and review of facility data, authors concluded that some improvements were seen in service quality. Overall, the study shows a...
Health system functionality in a low-income country in the midst of conflict: the case of Yemen
The study reviews Yemen’s health system performance before and after the internationalisation of conflict in March 2015, using literature and data from 2005 to 2016. Prior to the conflict escalation, Yemen saw some health improvements such as increased life expectancy...
National health financing policy in Eritrea: a survey of preliminary considerations
The peer-reviewed study aimed to gather preliminary insights into the preferred components of the National Health Financing Policy (NHFP), such as its vision, objectives, and mechanisms for revenue collection and provider payments. Key findings highlight support for...
The German healthcare system
Germany’s healthcare system is founded on its Basic Law, mandating the state to provide sufficient, needs-based medical treatment and medicine. The federal government may fulfill this directly or delegate to states via service contracts. The system is highly complex,...
