Health Financing in the Republic of Gabon
| Year of publication: |
2014
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| Authors: | Saleh, Karima |
| Other Persons: | Couttolenc F., Bernard (contributor) ; Barroy, Helene (contributor) |
| Publisher: |
Washington : World Bank Publications |
| Subject: | Gesundheitsfinanzierung | Health care financing | Gabun | Gabon | Gesundheitswesen | Health care system |
| Extent: | Online-Ressource (155 p) |
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| Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
| Language: | English |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record Front Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Abbreviations; Executive Summary; Background; Positive Developments in Gabon's Path to Universal Health Coverage; Gabon in Perspective; Next Steps in Gabon's Path to Universal Health Coverage; What Could Work Better; Note; Chapter 1Background and Objectives; Economic Background; Figures; Figure 1.1 Gabon: Annual Growth Rate Based on GDP Per Capita, PPP; Tables; Table 1.1 Socioeconomic Indicators in African Countries, 2012; Population Dynamics and Demographic Changes; Figure 1.2 Demographic Profile, 2012-45 Epidemiological ChangesTable 1.2 Disease Burden, Causes of Death in Percent, 2011; Health Service Infrastructure; Figure 1.3 The Structure and Levels of the (Public) Health System in Gabon; Table 1.3 Health Facilities by Type and Ownership; Figure 1.4 Hospital Bed Ratios Compared to Other Countries of Similar Income and Health Spending; Table 1.4 Hospital Bed Ratios Per 1,000 Population; Health Service Providers; Table 1.5 Public Sector Medical and Paramedical Staff by Type; Figure 1.5 Human Resource Population Ratio as Compared to Other Countries of Similar Income and Health Spending; Boxes Box 1.1 The Case of Kango Medical Center in the West Health Region (Estuaire Province)Figure 1.6 Density of University-Level Staff at Primary Health Care Facilities Per 100 Population, 2012; Health Policy and Strategy; Historical Perspective on the Evolution of Health Financing Reform; Book Objectives; Notes; Chapter 2Health Outcomes, and Use of Health Services; Introduction; Key Findings; Health Outcomes; Figure 2.1 Health Outcomes Relative to Countries of Similar Income; Figure 2.2 Trend in Under-5 Mortality Rate and Maternal Mortality Ratio as Compared to MDG Targets Figure 2.3 The Causes of Maternal Deaths by PercentFigure 2.4 Trends in Under-5 Mortality and Infant Mortality Rates; Figure 2.5 Causes of Mortality, in Percent, 2010; Health Service Use; Figure 2.6 Main Causes of Morbidity and Mortality, for All Ages, in Percent, 2005; Figure 2.7 Health Service Utilization by Health Regions and Departments, 2012; Figure 2.8 Child Birth Attended by a Skilled Birth Attendant, Percentage, 2012; Table 2.1 Health Related Indicators for Gabon; Figure 2.9 Barriers to Accessing Health Care Reported by Women (15-49 years), 2012 Figure 2.10 Women Receiving All Necessary Exams during Prenatal Visits, Percentage, 2012Figure 2.11 Health Service Use and Quality of Care among Children Under 5 Years of Age with Fever, 2012; Figure 2.12 Health Facility Attendance by Consumption Quintile; Summary; Figure 2.13 Patient Perceptions and Reasons for Dissatisfaction with Public Facilities during Childbirth, 2000 and 2012; Notes; Chapter 3Health Financing; Introduction; Key Findings; Global Comparisons; Figure 3.1 Total Health Spending as Compared to Other Countries with Similar Income Figure 3.2 Public Health Spending Compared to Countries with Similar Income |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4648-0289-8 ; 978-1-4648-0290-4 ; 978-1-4648-0289-8 |
| Source: | ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW |
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