The Gambia
National Health Insurance Scheme Priority Setting Initiative
Project Objectives
- Develop evidence-based essential health service packages for The Gambia’s National Health Insurance Scheme aligned with National Health Policy
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness and equity impact of health interventions across The Gambia’s 5 regions and 8 local government areas
- Strengthen health system capacity for priority setting and resource allocation in the context of universal health coverage rollout
- Support the Ministry of Health in developing sustainable financing mechanisms for informal sector population coverage
The Team
Meet the dedicated local team leading the Ethiopia health benefit package design initiative.
Timeline & Status
Related Outputs
The Gambia NHIS Readiness Assessment: Regional Health System Analysis
Analysis of The Gambia’s health system readiness for National Health Insurance Scheme implementation across 5 regions and 8 local government areas.
Download Report →River to Coast: Addressing Geographic Health Disparities in The Gambia
Policy brief examining equity considerations for NHIS benefit package design across The Gambia’s geographic regions from river areas to coastal zones.
Read Policy Brief →Cost-Effectiveness of Essential Health Interventions in The Gambia’s NHIS Context
Peer-reviewed research analyzing cost-effectiveness of priority health interventions within The Gambia’s National Health Insurance Scheme framework.
Access Paper →NHIS Priority Setting: Lessons from Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues
Presentation summarizing key insights from stakeholder consultations with Ministry of Health and community representatives on benefit package design.
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