Community engagement helps eliminate illicit charges in health care

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2021-04

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To address shortcomings of the health system in maternal and neonatal care in Mozambique, the Ministry of Health (MISAU) has targeted issues of illicit health care fees and difficulties in access to services. This project developed a series of objectives that align with the MISAU-defined strategies, programs, and tools. The research and project results show that when leadership and monitoring are supported through information sharing and Co-Management Committees, there is a decrease in illicit charges along with improved delivery of health care services.

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HEALTH FACILITIES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, COMMUNITY HEALTH, PARTICIPATORY APPROACH, MOZAMBIQUE, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/60194

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2020-2029 / Années 2020-2029
Innovating for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) / Innovation pour la santé des mères et des enfants d’Afrique (IMCHA)