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Social health insurance in developing countries: A continuing challenge

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This paper addresses the issue of the feasibility of “social” health insurance (SHI) in developing countries. SHI aims at protecting all population groups against financial risks due to illness. There are substantial difficulties in implementation, however, due to lack of debate and consensus about the extent of financial solidarity, problems with health service delivery, and insufficient managerial capacity. The transition to universal coverage is likely to take many years, but it can be speeded up. Adopting a “family” approach to financial protection, sustained financial support from governments and donors, and deconcentrating the development of SHI may slash several years from the time needed to achieve full universal protection against healthcare costs.

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  • Guy Carrin, 2002. "Social health insurance in developing countries: A continuing challenge," International Social Security Review, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 55(2), pages 57-69.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:intssr:v:55:y:2002:i:2:p:57-69
    DOI: 10.1111/1468-246X.00124
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