Efficient use of mobilized resources
Efforts have been made to ensure rationalized use of resources in several ways. Pooling of resources has been implemented through the creation of pool funds in several countries. For example in Comoros where a single account has been opened to receive contributions from various partners. Nigeria and Kenya have both created a COVID-19 relief fund. In Togo, a special account has been created under the single signature of the General Treasurer of the State where funds will be pooled coupled with flexible measures to ensure rapid release. In Benin, transparent and participatory processes have been instituted through consultative platforms where resource mobilization and allocations decisions are made like the case.
These financial measures have been coupled with additional measures to ensure removal of financial barriers to accessing care. In all the 23 countries all COVID-19 related services are provided free of charge. In some countries, this aligns with free provision of public services in public facilities while in some others, special exemptions for COVID-19 services have been instituted (Chad, Benin, Rwanda). Some countries have extended the free provision of services to cover quarantine costs (Comoros) while in some such costs are born by the individuals (Uganda).
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