LAUNCHING AND STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION OF A COUNTRY ASSESSMENT OF THE PRIVATE HEALTH SECTOR IN GHANA: 20th -21st July 2009
The Ministry of Health as part of commitments towards supporting the private health sector in collaboration with the international Finance Cooperation/Worldbank will be conducting a private health sector assessment in Ghana between July and December 2009.
The objective of the assessment is to:
1. Determine the role of the private sector currently plays in Ghana’s health care system;
2. Diagnose the nature and effectiveness of the interface between the public and private sectors in Ghana. This interface includes, but is not limited to:
• the strategic intent and signaling of the government with respect to the role of the private sector;
• the policy and regulatory environment as it pertains to the private sector;
• public-private partnerships in health care;
• parastatal organizations;
• financial incentives;
• quality assurance and accreditation systems.
3. Engage in policy dialogue with the stakeholders in Ghana’s health care system and particularly with public officials and policymakers;
4. Develop recommendations, both short and long term, for reform aimed at improving the public-private partnership in Ghana such that health services are improved.
The study was launched on 20th July. On behalf of CHAG Dr. Moses Adibo, Dr. Gilbert Buckle (both members of the Executive Board) and Mr.\Charles Gerhardt (management advisor) attended this important meeting. CHAG has been requested to sit on the ‘Oversight Committee’ of this assessment.
