ArticleInternational journal of health policy and management2023
Health Financing Reforms in Uganda: Dispelling the Fears and Misconceptions Related to Introduction of a National Health Insurance Scheme Comment on "Health Coverage and Financial Protection in Uganda: A Political Economy Perspective".
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- Exploring the facilitators and barriers to achieving universal health coverage in Uganda: a qualitative study of the free healthcare policy.Health research policy and systems · 2025Article
- Emergency Obstetric Care Access Dynamics in Kampala City, Uganda: Analysis of Women's Self-Reported Care-Seeking Pathways.Global health, science and practice · 2024Article
- The Paradox of the Ugandan Health Insurance System: Challenges and Opportunities for Health Reform.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi · 2024Article
- Comparative Insights to Advance Political Economy Analysis: A Response to Recent Commentaries.International journal of health policy and management · 2023Article
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Abstract
Uganda introduced health financing reforms that entailed abolition of user fees, and in due process planned to introduce a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This paper accentuates a contextual and political-economic analysis that dispels the fears and misconceptions related to introduction of the insurance scheme. The Grindle and Thomas model is used to depict how various factors affect decision making by policy elites concerning a particular policy at a particular time. Drawing lessons from the sub-Sahara region and in particular, Ghana and Rwanda's experience, it is clear that the political will of the executive led by the president in many countries is a key determinant in bringing about health reforms. In this paper, we provide insights based on contextual and political-economic analysis to countries in similar setting that are interested in setting up NHISs.
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