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A new face for private providers in developing countries: implications for public health? (pdf 590kb)

This article looks at the impact of using private health care providers in developing countries, based on a case study of privately-provided primary health care in South Africa.

It describes the structure and operation of one such company and compares its features of service delivery with alternatives.

The article examines the advantages and disadvantages of the South African model and discusses its implications for public health policy.

 

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