Health Care on the Frontlines: Survey Evidence on Public and Private Providers in Uganda


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Lindel M, Reinikka R, Svensson J

Publisher:

World Bank

Series/Journal Title:

Africa Region Human Development Working Paper Series

Pages:

64

Description:

The report presents findings from a baseline survey of 155 primary health care facilities (dispensaries, with and without maternity units) that was carried out in Uganda in the latter part of 2000. The analysis compares service delivery performance in three ownership categories: government, private for-profit, and private nonprofit. Among the topics it explores at the facility level are staffing, availability of drugs and other inputs, remuneration, outputs, and financing. The findings are highly relevant for public policy in Uganda and in other countries in Africa that are undertaking civil service reform and promoting private-public partnerships in health care. [author’s description]

Subject

Geographic Focus

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