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Pakistan's Progress on Universal Health Coverage: Lessons Learned in Priority Setting and Challenges Ahead in
Ala Alwan1, Dean T Jamison2, Sameen Siddiqi3
1DCP3 Country Translation Project, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
International Journal of Health Policy and Management
|August 5, 2024
Summary
Pakistan designed an essential health services package for primary healthcare (PHC) to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Evidence-informed processes ensured affordability and addressed disease burden, with lessons for effective rollout.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- Pakistan initiated health reforms to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through an essential package of primary healthcare (PHC) services.
- This initiative aimed to prioritize services, inform policy decisions, and guide the effective rollout of the healthcare package.
Discussion:
- Evidence-informed deliberative processes are effective for designing affordable, high-value healthcare packages that address significant disease burdens.
- Successful transition to implementation necessitates a thorough assessment of health system gaps and robust stakeholder engagement.
Key Insights:
- Pakistan's experience demonstrates that well-designed, evidence-based primary healthcare packages can be cost-effective.
- Strong collaboration between planning, financing, and private health sectors is crucial for successful implementation.
Outlook:
- Pakistan's PHC reforms offer valuable lessons for other countries pursuing UHC.
- There is a need to update evidence and international collaboration for priority setting and UHC reforms, referencing Disease Control Priorities 3 (DCP3).
Keywords:
Disease Control PrioritiesEPHSEssential Health PackagePakistanPrimary HealthcareUniversal Health CoverageMore Related Videos
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