Determinants of government spending on primary healthcare: a global data analysis.

ABSTRACT: In 2018 global leaders renewed their political commitment to primary healthcare (PHC) ratifying the Declaration of Astana emphasising the importance of building a sustainable PHC system based on accessible and affordable delivery models strengthened by community empowerment. Yet, PHC often remains underfunded, of poor quality, unreliable and not accountable to users which further deprives PHC of funding. This paper analyses the determinants of PHC expenditure in 102 countries, and quantitatively tests the influence of a set of economic, social and political determinants of government expenditure on PHC. The analysis is focused on the determinants of PHC funding from government sources as the government is in a position to make decisions in relation to this expenditure as opposed to out-of-

SUBMITTER: Erlangga D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10689394 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature