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Role of non-governmental organizations in moving toward universal health coverage: A case study in Iran
Arman Sanadgol1,2, Leila Doshmangir1,3, Rahim Khodayari-Zarnaq1
1Department of Health Policy and Management, Tabriz Health Services Management Research Center, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Background:
Delivering essential health services through non-governmental organizations (NGOs) could facilitate moving toward universal health coverage (UHC), especially in low- and middle-income countries. This study investigates the viewpoints of Iranian health system experts and executive stakeholders on the role of NGOs in moving toward UHC.
Method:
We conducted 33 semi-structured interviews with health policymakers, NGO representatives at the national and provincial level, and other key informants and analyzed using content analyses methods, using MAXQDA 12. The inductive-deductive approach was used for qualitative data analyses.
Result:
Based on the thematic analysis of interviews and document reviews, nine main themes and one hundred and five sub-themes were identified. Each theme was categorized based on NGO-, society-, and government-related factors.
Conclusion:
Recognizing the critical role of NGOs and their contribution in moving toward UHC is essential, particularly in the local context. Collaboration between NGO stakeholders and the government could facilitate moving toward UHC.
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