Uganda Public Expenditure Review 2022-23 - Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Equity in Health Spending - Module III(B)

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Uganda Public Expenditure Review 2022-23 examines how health spending is allocated and how well it translates into results for efficiency, effectiveness, and equity. The review covers levels and composition of current health expenditure, including government, donor, and household contributions, and assesses alignment with disease burden. It analyzes the composition of public health expenditure by sub-regions and service delivery levels, then benchmarks performance and budgeting outcomes against peer countries while highlighting efficiency gaps and distributional issues across health system inputs.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages72

Reading Time3 h 1 min

Table of Contents

Abbreviations

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

2. Level and Composition of Total Current Health Expenditure

3. Composition of Public Expenditure on Health

4. Efficiency and Effectiveness of Spending in the Health Sector

Public Disc losure Authorized UGAN DA PUBLIC ~~ ~~ EXPENDITURE REVIEW 2022–23 Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disc losure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND EQUITY IN HEALTH SPENDING UGANDA PUBLIC EXPENDITURE REVIEW 2022–23 Enhancing, Efficiency, Effectiveness & Equity in Health Spending. © 2023 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/International Development Association or The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, so this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to the Office of the Publisher, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; FAX: 202-522-2422; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Photo credits: Brian Amanya, 2023. Photo credit for the cover photo: Nurse attending to a patient, Kashozi HC3, Sheema District (Amanya Brian, 2022) Design/Layout: Artfield Graphics Printed in Uganda by Artfield Graphics Additional material relating to this report can be found on the World Bank Uganda website ([www.worldbank.org/uganda](www.worldbank.org/uganda)) . 2 UGANDA PUBLIC EXPENDITURE REVIEW 2022–23 Enhancing, Efficiency, Effectiveness & Equity in Health Spending. Health worker drawing vaccine during the covid mass vaccination at Ministry of Health, Kampala (Rachel Mabala, 2021) UGANDA PUBLIC EXPENDITURE REVIEW 2022–23 Enhancing, Efficiency, Effectiveness & Equity in Health Spending. 3 Table of Contents AABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. V ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...................................................................................................................................VII EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.................................................................................................................................... VIII 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Public Expenditure Reviews in the Health Sector in Uganda ..................................................................... 1 1.2 Specific Objectives of the Analyses in the Health Sector........................................................................... 2 1.3 Methodology and Data Sources ............................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Key Features of the Health System in Uganda .......................................................................................... 3 1.5 Health Status in Uganda .......................................................................................................................... 5 2. LEVEL AND COMPOSITION OF TOTAL CURRENT HEALTH EXPENDITURE............................................... 7 2.1 Overview of Total Current Health Expenditure..................

FAQs

What aspects of health spending does the Uganda Public Expenditure Review 2022-23 analyze?

It analyzes the level and composition of current health expenditure and the composition of public health spending, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in health outcomes.

Which expenditure sources are included in the review?

The review covers government health expenditure, external development partner (donor) expenditure, and households’ expenditure on health.

How does the review assess efficiency and effectiveness of spending?

It benchmarks Uganda with peer countries and reviews budget performance to identify how spending translates into results and where efficiency can improve.

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