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Creating access to health technologies in poor countries.
Laura J Frost1, Michael R Reich
1Global Health Insights LLC, Montclair, NewJersey, USA.
Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|July 15, 2009
Summary
Access to essential health technologies in developing nations is challenging due to multiple barriers. However, this research shows that overcoming these obstacles can create pathways for improved health technology access.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Health Technology Assessment
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- Limited access to vital health technologies in low- and middle-income countries hinders disease control and health outcomes.
- Existing health technologies face significant challenges in reaching populations in developing regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key processes and factors influencing access to health technologies in developing countries.
- To analyze the conditions under which access to health technologies can be successfully established.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of six detailed case studies: praziquantel for schistosomiasis, hepatitis B vaccine, Norplant contraceptive, malaria rapid diagnostic tests, vaccine vial monitors, and the female condom.
- Application of a comprehensive framework evaluating architecture, availability, affordability, and adoption for each case.
Main Results:
- Multiple interconnected obstacles impede the creation of access to health technologies in resource-limited settings.
- Successful access creation is contingent upon addressing specific systemic and contextual factors.
Conclusions:
- Achieving equitable access to health technologies in developing countries requires a multifaceted approach.
- Understanding the dynamics of architecture, availability, affordability, and adoption is crucial for designing effective interventions.
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