The Government Budget: An Overlooked Vehicle for Advancing Strategic Health Purchasing

• Main Authors: Aloysius Ssennyonjo (Author), Otieno Osoro (Author), Freddie Ssengooba (Author), Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho (Author), Chrispus Mayora (Author), Richard Ssempala (Author), Danielle Bloom (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACTThe most effective way to finance universal health coverage (UHC) is through compulsory prepaid funds that flow through the government budget. Public funds-including on-budget donor resources-allow for pooling and allocation of resources to providers in a way that aligns with population heal...