Publications by authors named "Anna Cocozza"
Article Synopsis
- - The private sector significantly contributes to health care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and effective governance of this sector is essential for improving health outcomes, as explored in a scoping review of governance approaches.
- - Researchers analyzed 107 studies from various LMICs, focusing on the World Health Organization's (WHO) governance behaviors and identifying crucial factors for effective governance, including clear vision, inclusive policy processes, and capacity development for both public and private sectors.
- - The findings emphasize that governance choices impact current and future health systems, highlighting the need to address barriers such as policy design, stakeholder engagement, and accountability to enhance governance effectiveness.
Health systems are 'the ensemble of all public and private organisations, institutions and resources mandated to improve, maintain or restore health.' The private sector forms a major part of healthcare practice in many health systems providing a wide range of health goods and services, with significant growth across low-income and middle-income countries. WHO sees building stronger and more effective health systems through the participation and engagement of all health stakeholders as the pathway to further reducing the burden of disease and meeting health targets and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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