Promoting Universal Financial Protection: Contracting Faith-Based Health Facilities to Expand Access - Lessons Learned from Malawi


 
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English

Authors:

Chirwa ML, Kazanga I, Faedo G, Thomas S

Series/Journal Title:

Health Research Policy and Systems

Volume:

11

Issue:

27

Pages:

9

Description:

In Malawi, the Ministry of Health contracts selected health facilities owned by the main faith-based provider, the Christian Health Association of Malawi to deliver care at no fee to the most vulnerable and under-served populations in the country through Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This study examined the features of SLAs and their effectiveness in expanding universal coverage, including a policy analysis focusing on key stakeholders around SLAs as well as a case study to analyse how design and implementation of SLAs affect efficiency, equity and sustainability of services delivered by SLAs. [adapted from abstract]

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