The many documents available on the P4H Network’s digital platform reflect the network’s scope of work. The majority of documents are primary source materials created by country nationals or resources produced by organizations working in social health protection (SHP) and/or health financing (HF).
The collection provides information on SHP and/or HF reforms and universal health coverage processes from around the world as well as topical analysis and research.
Financing healthcare services: a qualitative assessment of private health insurance schemes in Ghana
The study evaluates the operations and performance of Private Health Insurance Schemes (PHIS) in Ghana, highlighting their diverse benefit packages and flexible payment structures that enhance healthcare access and quality. It emphasizes the need for PHIS to establish...
Rotavirus vaccine product switch in Ghana: An assessment of service delivery costs, switching costs, and cost-effectiveness
The peer-reviewed article evaluates the costs and cost-effectiveness of Ghana's switch from ROTARIX to ROTAVAC for rotavirus vaccination in 2020. ROTAVAC, which has a lower price per dose and a smaller cold chain footprint but requires more doses per regimen, is...
Catastrophic burden of out-of-pocket maternal healthcare payments in Ghana’s free health policy
This peer reviewed article examines out-of-pocket (OOP) payments for maternal healthcare in Ghana despite the free maternal healthcare policy introduced in 2008. Using data from 414 mothers in two regions, the study measures the catastrophic effects of these payments...
Impoverishment from out-of-pocket healthcare payments before Ghana’s health insurance scheme
The article examines the impoverishing effects of out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare payments in Ghana before introducing the national health insurance scheme. Using data from the Ghana Living Standard Survey 5 (2005/2006) and two poverty lines ($1.25 and $2.50 per capita...
Proposed redesign and restructuring of the national health insurance scheme
The report reviews Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), established by Acts 650 (2003) and 852 (2012), highlighting its success in providing affordable healthcare to millions while identifying key challenges threatening its sustainability. Despite...
Implementation guidelines for Networks of Practice-2024
The Networks of Practice (NoP) initiative aims to enhance access to quality essential health care in Ghana by 2030 through improved coordination and resource sharing among health providers within specific geographical areas, addressing challenges like poor referral...
National health insurance authority annual report-2018
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in Ghana was established to achieve universal health insurance coverage under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The NHIA's responsibilities include registering, licensing, and regulating health insurance...
Catastrophic impact of COVID-19 health spending on multidimensional poverty
A study in Ghana reveals COVID-19's impact on health expenditures. It found that 4.2% of households faced catastrophic health costs, with disparities among urban and poor households. Government assistance and remittances are crucial in mitigating financial burdens...
COVID-19 purchasing adjustments: Insights from 8 middle-income countries
Journal of Health Policy and Planning (Oxford University Press) article examines COVID-19's impact on health purchasing in eight middle-income countries, revealing adjustments in benefit packages and payment methods amid financing challenges and concerns about...
Economic inequalities in health insurance subscription renewal: Evidence from Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme
This study on Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) renewal reveals economic and gender-urban disparities, emphasizing the need to address cost barriers and enhance healthcare access for vulnerable populations. Ghana's national health insurance scheme...
Health services availability and readiness moderate cash transfer impacts on health insurance enrolment: evidence from the LEAP 1000 cash transfer program in Ghana
Ensuring universal health coverage (UHC) is a priority under Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG3). To address the intersection between poverty and health and remove cost barriers, the government of Ghana established the national health insurance scheme (NHIS). To...
Strategic health purchasing progress mapping: a spotlight on Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme
Since the introduction of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2003, the enrolment rate has increased to 40% of the population and has significantly contributed to increased health service utilization and decreasing out-of-pocket payments and catastrophic...
Political economy and the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Ghana: a case study of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
In this study, the authors document the political pathway to the implementation of the NHIS in Ghana as well as the continuous political will supporting the scheme. The political structure as well as advocacy strength play a critical role in setting budgets for...
Implications of COVID-19 pandemic for health financing system in Ghana
In this article, the authors examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the health financing system in Ghana. The authors reasoned that the pandemic is likely to have adverse effects on the various sources of healthcare financing, including government support, donor...
Ghana national health insurance scheme (NHIS): improving financial sustainability based on expenditure review
Since the establishment of Ghana’s NHIS in 2003, the country has made substantial progress towards its goal of universal health care. As of 2014, the NHIS covered 10.5 million people which is 40% of Ghana’s population. The total number of inpatient and outpatient...