Beyond fragmentation and towards universal coverage: insights from Ghana, South Africa and the United Republic of Tanzania

• Main Authors: Diane McIntyre (Author), Bertha Garshong (Author), Gemini Mtei (Author), Filip Meheus (Author), Michael Thiede (Author), James Akazili (Author), Mariam Ally (Author), Moses Aikins (Author), Jo-Ann Mulligan (Author), Jane Goudge (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2008-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The World Health Assembly of 2005 called for all health systems to move towards universal coverage, defined as " access to adequate health care for all at an affordable price" . A crucial aspect in achieving universal coverage is the extent to which there are income and risk cross-subsidie...