Public-Private Partnership Approach to Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention in Ghana

Aduo-Adjei, Kofi

doi:10.15406/mojph.2017.06.00172

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“…Characteristics of selected publications: of the 08 publications selected, four (4) were review papers and four (4) were empirical studies based on a mixed data collection approach (qualitative and quantitative). The review articles were conducted in Ghana [ 15 ] and Nigeria [ 16 - 18 ]. The four (4) empirical studies were carried out with a mixed data collection approach (qualitative and quantitative) and the data were collected both in ECOWAS countries (Cameroon, Nigeria, Togo, Guinea Bissau) also in countries outside ECOWAS such as Kenya and South Africa) [ 19 - 22 ].…”

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An overview of governance of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in West African countries

Ouédraogo¹,

Sanou²,

Ouédraogo³

et al. 2023

Pan Afr Med J

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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for over 50% of total premature mortality in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, responses to the fight against NCDs are yet to be efficient in most of these countries. There is little published data on how this response is structured from a governance perspective in the context of global health systems. This study explored from existing research, the state of the governance in the fight against NCDs in the ECOWAS region. It consists of a review of articles published in peer-reviewed journals between 2010 and 2020 on ECOWAS countries. Of three hundred thirty-three (333) articles initially identified, eight (8) publications were included in these studies. There is a serious lack of information on the governance of NCDs in French-speaking countries such as Burkina Faso where no article has been identified. Of the 8 studies meeting the inclusion criteria, none has addressed the coherence of policies and programs. Seven (7) publications provided information on the component national NCDs policies, strategies and action plans, four (4) studies on the component of actors, interventions and the multisectoral coordination mechanism, five (5) on the issue of budget allocations and financing of NCD prevention and control interventions. Political commitment and government leadership has been discussed in three (3) publications. While some studies have provided information on the components of governance, it is important to remember that most of the studies were literature reviews and not empirical studies, which does not allow a better understanding of the situation of governance in each country. Designing an empirical study to answer some questions related to the governance of NCDs in the selected countries is necessary.

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“…National policies, strategies and action plans: seven (7) publications addressed national NCDs policies, strategies, and action plans, [ 16 , 17 , 19 - 23 ]. (W. Bosu, 2012) focused on national policy and program response to NCDs during the period 1992-2009 in Ghana.…”

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An overview of governance of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in West African countries

Ouédraogo¹,

Sanou²,

Ouédraogo³

et al. 2023

Pan Afr Med J

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“…Aduo‐Adjei (2017) has outlined how instances of public and private healthcare collaborations helped in the fight against tuberculosis in Ghana. In some of these instances, they are usually a matter of national epidemic that requires each and every stakeholder on board to help find solutions.…”

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“…Slipicevic and Malicbegovic (2012) have also stated that, to reduce the increasing burdens on public health care system, state government must abandon its passive role and take action to direct growth and use the potential of private sector. The fulcrum of this engagement is to stimulate the maximum cooperation of private sector, international agencies and non‐governmental organizations in collaborating with government in addressing health inequalities and challenges (Aduo‐Adjei, 2017). Various governments are recently exploring the options of involving the private healthcare facilities in meeting growing health care needs.…”

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“…In Ghana, there seems to be some form of partnership existing between the public health institutions and the private sector to deliver healthcare service. Key example is the coalition of non‐governmental organizations in health which is seen to be working in some parts of the northern part of Ghana (tandem) with the state actors like the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service in tackling issues on non‐communicable diseases (Aduo‐Adjei, 2017). However, not many empirical studies have been conducted to identify and better understand these partnerships between the state agencies and the private sector.…”

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Partnership and collaboration in healthcare delivery in Ghana

Ampong‐Ansah

Maloreh‐Nyamekye

Otchere

et al. 2020

Journal of Public Affairs

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The quest of most state or governments to adequately cater for the healthcare needs of its people continue to be a difficult task since many states have experienced, and continue to experience, a reduction in allocation of resources to the health sector. The involvement of the private sector in health care delivery is an option being explored by a number of states to augment resources in the health sector with some partnerships between the public and the private healthcare facilities in the fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. However, not many empirical studies have been conducted to identify and better understand these partnerships between the state agencies and the private sector in Ghana. This study, therefore, sought to answer questions on the range of partnership and collaborative activities existing between public and private healthcare institutions in Ghana, the need for these collaborations and the factors that hinder these collaborations in Ghana. The study adopted the stakeholder theory as various stakeholders come together to ensure the delivery of healthcare in Ghana. The study revealed that there was no direct partnership between these two groups. They, however, collaborated in some instances under the umbrella of their governing organization. The perceived need for collaboration that was identified under the study was for the protection of human lives. The study concluded that this collaboration is necessary to ensure an efficient healthcare delivery.

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Public-Private Partnership Approach to Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention in Ghana

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An overview of governance of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in West African countries

An overview of governance of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in West African countries

Partnership and collaboration in healthcare delivery in Ghana

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