Helpdesk Report: An introduction to Health Insurance for Low Income Countries

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 1998
Document Type:
Thematic Summary
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Conn, C.P., Walford, V.

Abstract

This is a brief introductory guide to health insurance. It is written primarily for people thinking about introducing health insurance, including senior staff of Ministries of Health and in development agencies. The purpose of the guide is to explain the concepts and terms used in health insurance and to identify key issues for those considering its introduction as a means of financing health care.

Citation

Conn, C.P.; Walford, V. Helpdesk Report: An introduction to Health Insurance for Low Income Countries. Health Systems Resource Centre, UK (1998) 22 pp.

Helpdesk Report: An introduction to Health Insurance for Low Income Countries

Published 1 January 1998
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