Health Financing: Basic Concepts

Effective health financing ensures that individuals can access the quality health services they need—without running the risk of catastrophic expenditure—while simultaneously maximizing resources efficiently and equitably. In many countries, the government plays a critical role in health financing, though private funding and/or contributions from development partners may also be significant. This French-language brief discusses key health financing functions and how effective financing can contribute to achieving universal health coverage.

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