The Drivers of Universal Health Care in South Africa: The Role of Ideas, Institutions and Actors
Language:
English
Publisher:
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development
Copyright:
2014
Description:
This paper outlines the opportunities and challenges posed by the proposed NHI [National Health Insurance] reforms in South Africa. It begins by explaining the country’s current system of health care provision including its human resource structure, functions and cost implications. It then summarizes the deficits and limitations of the current two-tiered health system and discusses what NHI is trying to achieve within this context and how it hopes to address the problems. [from summary]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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