Towards universal health coverage: a mixed-method study mapping the development of the faith-based non-profit sector in the Ghanaian health system

Faith-based non-profit (FBNP) providers have had a long-standing role as non-state, non-profit providers in the Ghanaian health system. They have historically been considered to be important in addressing the inequitable geographical distribution of health services and towards the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC), but in changing contexts, this contribution is being questioned. However, any assessment of contribution is hampered by the lack of basic information about their comparative presence and coverage in the Ghanaian health system. In response, since the 1950s, there have been repeated calls for the ‘mapping’ of faith-based health assets.

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Grieve A, Olivier J. Towards universal health coverage: a mixed-method study mapping the development of the faith-based non-profit sector in the Ghanaian health system. International Journal for Equity in Health. 2018;17(97). doi:10.1186/s12939-018-0810-4