Health Care on the Frontlines: Survey Evidence on Public and Private Providers in Uganda

Type Journal Article - World Bank Policy Research Working Paper
Title Health Care on the Frontlines: Survey Evidence on Public and Private Providers in Uganda
Author(s)
Issue 27212
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2003
URL http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/IW3P/IB/2003/11/11/000090341_20031111​113920/Rendered/PDF/272120PAPER0AFRHD0wp0no1038.pdf
Abstract
This report presents findings from a baseline survey of 155 primary health care facilities (dispensaries, with and without maternity units) that was carried out in Uganda in the latter part of 2000. By collecting data both from the dispensaries and from local governments, it was possible to validate the collected data and check for discrepancies in reporting. Data from client exit polls provided a qualitative measure of performance. The analysis compares service delivery performance in three ownership categories: government, private for-profit, and private nonprofit. Among the topics it explores at the facility level are staffing, availability of drugs and other inputs, remuneration, outputs, and financing.

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