Blind Optimism: Challenging the Myths about Private Health Care in Poor Countries
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxfam International
Series/Journal Title:
Oxfam Briefing Paper
Volume:
125
Copyright:
2009
Pages:
55
Description:
A growing number of international donors are promoting an expansion of private-sector health-care delivery to achieve universal and equitable access. But this paper shows there is an urgent need to reassess the arguments used in favour of scaling-up private-sector provision in poor countries. The evidence shows that prioritising this approach is extremely unlikely to deliver health for poor people. [adapted from author]
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