Impact of social protection interventions for basic health care provision

Introduction
This Policy Brief presents key findings an policy highlights of a two-year research study that compared implementation and impact of two social protection interventions for basic health care provision: the Community Health Plan (TCHP) in Nandi County, and the Kenyan National Free Maternity Services (FMS) and Free Primary Care (FPC) programs. The impact of the programs was measured in terms of reaching the poor and specific sub-groups, the quality of care, the health service utilization, and out-of-pocket expenditures.
Key Findings
a) The Community Health Plan (TCHP) in Nandi County
b) The Kenyan National Free Maternity Services (FMS) and Free Primary Care (FPC) programs
Implications for the Ministry of Health, County Governments and National Health Insurance Fund
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