An equitable financing mechanism will be developed through the introduction of a system to channel funds directly to health care facilities to ensure that funds allocated are utilized for their intended purpose. The following initiatives will be reviewed:
- Implement the National Health Insurance Scheme as a means of financing curative and rehabilitative services thus leaving the government health system to concentrate on prevention, research, and policy;
- Channel health funds direct to Health facilities in line with the HSSF gazette notice;
- Increase resources to underserved or disadvantaged areas;
- Scale up the Output Based Approach System for other health services;
- Review the Public Health Act to allow disbursement of funds as grants directly to health facilities;
- Empower health facility boards to manage and supervise resources generated locally and those allocated from the Central Government
