A WPRO Publication Series

Health Financing Strategy for the Asia Pacific Region (2010-2015)

Paperback
June 2010
9789290614586
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  • Publisher
    World Health Organization
  • Published
    4th June 2010
  • ISBN 9789290614586
  • Language English
  • Pages 51 pp.
  • Size 7.5" x 10"
$12.00

The Health Financing Strategy for the Asia Pacific Region (2010-2015) will help governments analyze their health financing situations and identify specific actions to achieve universal coverage. It was developed as a result of regional health financing reviews and consultations and is based on a growing body of global research and evidence. It adds three new areas intended to improve aid effectiveness, more efficiently use resources and improve provider payment methods. All contribute to attaining universal coverage of quality health services.

Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Health Financing Issues in the Asia Pacific Region
3. Health Financing for Universal Coverage
4. Health Financing Strategy for the Asia Pacific Region (2010-2015)
5. Conclusions
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