Overcoming Access Barriers to Health Services Through Membership-Based Microfinance Organizations: A Review of Evidence from South Asia


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Saha S, Annear PL

Series/Journal Title:

WHO South-East Asia Journal of Public Health

Volume:

3

Issue:

2

Pages:

10

Description:

It is a challenge for the poor to overcome the barriers to accessing health services. Membership-based microfinance with associated health programmes can improve health outcomes for the poor. This study reviewed the evidence
published between 1993 and 2013 on the role of membership-based microfinance with associated health programmes in improving health outcomes for the poor in South Asia. [from abstract]

Subject

Geographic Focus

Resource Type