Medicine
4 years ago

Decentralization Challenges in Ghana Health Sector Pose Equity and Efficiency Concerns

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
Decentralization and Governance in the Ghana Health Sector
Bernard F. Couttolenc

Paper Summary

Decentralization of health services in Ghana aims to improve local accountability, efficiency, and resource distribution. Despite long-standing efforts, challenges persist in fully implementing decentralization in the public health sector. Some functions have been decentralized, but others remain centralized.

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