Publications
Summary
Research report: Details the findings of new research into health and equity in Cambodia.
Description
Authors: Dr Peter Leslie Annear (RMIT University)in association with David Wilkinson, Men Rithy Chean and Maurits van Pelt.
In recent years, a number of health reform proposals have been adopted or pioneered in Cambodia, including official user fees, sub-contracting government health service delivery to non-government providers, and community based health insurance. These health reform measures have acted to reduce the burden of health costs on the poor and to improve access. Fee exemption systems have, though, failed to protect the poor, who have largely been excluded from access to health care due to cost and other barriers.
Now, a new mode of health financing and relief for the poor has emerged, called health equity funding. Health equity funding has been particularly successful in reducing financial barriers and increasing utilization of government services. Health equity funding appears to be an efficient and effective way to overcome inequalities and extend health service coverage.
This report details the findings of new research into health and equity in Cambodia carried out by the RMIT University in conjunction with the Cambodian Ministry of Health, World Health Organization and AusAID.
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This report was commissioned by the Department. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department or the Australian Government.