Does expanding fiscal space lead to improved funding of the health sector in developing countries?: lessons from Kenya, Lagos State (Nigeria) and South Africa

• Main Authors: Jane Doherty (Author), Doris Kirigia (Author), Chijioke Okoli (Author), Jane Chuma (Author), N Ezumah (Author), Hyacinth Ichoku (Author), Kara Hanson (Author), Diane McIntyre (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The global focus on promoting Universal Health Coverage has drawn attention to the need to increase public domestic funding for health care in low- and middle-income countries. Objectives: This article examines whether increased tax revenue in the three territories of Kenya, Lagos State...