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Access to Health Care in Contexts of Livelihood Insecurity: A Framework for Analysis and Action

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  • Brigit Obrist
  • Nelly Iteba
  • Christian Lengeler
  • Ahmed Makemba
  • Christopher Mshana
  • Rose Nathan
  • Sandra Alba
  • Angel Dillip
  • Manuel W Hetzel
  • Iddy Mayumana
  • Alexander Schulze
  • Hassan Mshinda

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The authors present a framework for analysis and action to explore and improve access to health care in resource-poor countries, especially in Africa.

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  • Brigit Obrist & Nelly Iteba & Christian Lengeler & Ahmed Makemba & Christopher Mshana & Rose Nathan & Sandra Alba & Angel Dillip & Manuel W Hetzel & Iddy Mayumana & Alexander Schulze & Hassan Mshinda, 2007. "Access to Health Care in Contexts of Livelihood Insecurity: A Framework for Analysis and Action," PLOS Medicine, Public Library of Science, vol. 4(10), pages 1-5, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pmed00:0040308
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040308
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