Topic Overview: Expanding health coverage for those outside the formal sector

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2013
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Wolfe, R.

Abstract

This brief outlines different options for providing financial protection to those outside the formal sector. Drawing on evidence from sub-Saharan Africa, it highlights the challenges to both voluntary and mandatory health insurance schemes in providing universal health coverage. Finally the brief considers alternative “innovative” funding options including special taxes and levies.

This Overview is based on ReSyst Working Paper 2.

Citation

Wolfe, R. Topic Overview: Expanding health coverage for those outside the formal sector. (2013) 2 pp.

Topic Overview: Expanding health coverage for those outside the formal sector

Published 1 January 2013
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