Out-of-Pocket Expenditures Nepal

Posted by: Marieke on Wed, 11 April 2007 10:19:22

As in many other developing countries, the government of Nepal is facing increasing pressure to improve the efficiency and financial viability of the health service delivery system, particularly in light of renewed commitments to improve living conditions for the poor. The present Out Of Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) study examines the financial burden for reproductive health and HIV/AIDS of individuals and households in the urban areas of Nepal in order to contribute to developing social welfare policies. The research assesses the utilization of services and out-of-pocket spending on these services by individuals and households, and relates the expenditures to wealth status, household spending and the costs of provider services.

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Browse in Articles What's New	Out-of-Pocket Expenditures Nepal Posted by: Marieke on Wed, 11 April 2007 10:19:22 As in many other developing countries, the government of Nepal is facing increasing pressure to improve the efficiency and financial viability of the health service delivery system, particularly in light of renewed commitments to improve living conditions for the poor. The present Out Of Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) study examines the financial burden for reproductive health and HIV/AIDS of individuals and households in the urban areas of Nepal in order to contribute to developing social welfare policies. The research assesses the utilization of services and out-of-pocket spending on these services by individuals and households, and relates the expenditures to wealth status, household spending and the costs of provider services. Please click here to download the paper in PDF format.