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Designing The First Ever Health Insurance For The Poor In Pakistan–A Pilot Project, Rashid Jooma, Sabeena Jalal
Designing The First Ever Health Insurance For The Poor In Pakistan–A Pilot Project, Rashid Jooma, Sabeena Jalal
Rashid Jooma
Abstract Several developing countries lack a medical insurance system with universal coverage, so access to medical services is not easy, principally for people living in poverty. One of the biggest issues for designing healthcare systems in developing countries is how to include those not formally employed. Therefore, it is important to implement targeted interventions so that the most in need are not left out. The World Health Report 2000 distinguishes four functions for the health system to fulfill: (i) the provision of health services; (ii) the creation of the necessary investment and training resources for health; (iii) health financing; and …
Cost-Effective Practice Of Neurology: An Idea Whose Time Has Come, Rashid Jooma
Cost-Effective Practice Of Neurology: An Idea Whose Time Has Come, Rashid Jooma
Rashid Jooma
Pakistanis spent $ 7.2 billion on healthcare in 2013 (3.1% of our Gross Domestic Product), representing a per capita expenditure of $ 39.4. The government contribution to this was no more than 31.4% ($ 12.4 per capita). The public allocations to health thus represent a paltry 4.7% of total government expenditure and are just shy of 1% of our GDP.
Proposals For A Scheme For Continuing Professional Development In Pakistan, Rashid Jooma
Proposals For A Scheme For Continuing Professional Development In Pakistan, Rashid Jooma
Rashid Jooma
No abstract provided.
Non Communicable Diseases In Pakistan: Burden, Challenges And Way Forward For Health Care Authorities, Mohammad Wasay, Shehla Zaidi, Rashid Jooma
Non Communicable Diseases In Pakistan: Burden, Challenges And Way Forward For Health Care Authorities, Mohammad Wasay, Shehla Zaidi, Rashid Jooma
Rashid Jooma
No abstract provided.