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    Mental health financing challenges, opportunities and strategies in low- and middle-income countries: findings from the Emerald project

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    2019-08-06
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    Chisholm, Dan
    Docrat, Sumaiyah
    Abdulmalik, Jibril
    Alem, Atalay
    Gureje, Oye
    Gurung, Dristy
    Hanlon, Charlotte
    Jordans, Mark J. D.
    Kangere, Sheila
    Kigozi, Fred
    Mugisha, James
    Muke, Shital
    Olayiwola, Saheed
    Shidhaye, Rahul
    Thornicroft, Graham
    Lund, Crick
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    Abstract
    Current coverage of mental healthcare in low- and middle-income countries is very limited, not only in terms of access to services but also in terms of financial protection of individuals in need of care and treatment. Aims To identify the challenges, opportunities and strategies for more equitable and sustainable mental health financing in six sub-Saharan African and South Asian countries, namely Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda. Method In the context of a mental health systems research project (Emerald), a multi-methods approach was implemented consisting of three steps: a quantitative and narrative assessment of each country's disease burden profile, health system and macro-fiscal situation; in-depth interviews with expert stakeholders; and a policy analysis of sustainable financing options. Results Key challenges identified for sustainable mental health financing include the low level of funding accorded to mental health services, widespread inequalities in access and poverty, although opportunities exist in the form of new political interest in mental health and ongoing reforms to national insurance schemes. Inclusion of mental health within planned or nascent national health insurance schemes was identified as a key strategy for moving towards more equitable and sustainable mental health financing in all six countries. Conclusions Including mental health in ongoing national health insurance reforms represent the most important strategic opportunity in the six participating countries to secure enhanced service provision and financial protection for individuals and households affected by mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities.
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    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2019.24
    https://kyuspace.kyu.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/20.500.12504/262
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