World Health Forum. 1995 ; 16(1): 86-91.

Financing health care in Ghana.

Asenso-Okyere WK.

Economics Division, University of Ghana, Legon.

Attempts to recover some government health care expenses through user charges have produced less revenue than hoped. National health insurance offers an attractive alternative, but needs to include features which check cost escalation. Community involvement and traditional medicine can also help to reduce costs.