Policy options for healthy care provisioning for unformed security force memebers.
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2014-03-25
Authors
Radebe, Mokhethi
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Abstract
This research report examines problems faced in health care provisioning for
members of the Defence department (based on public sector lines), and Safety and
Security and Correctional Services departments (based on private sector lines). This
provisioning is entirely financed by Government. The aim is to determine the most
viable solutions to tire specific health service delivery problems confronting these
departments that will meet public health objectives. Data was collected from primary
and secondary sources and interviews were conducted. Main findings indicated that
increasing costs made private health care provision unsustainable. Downsizing of the
defence force has resulted in under utilisation of health facilities. Recommendations
are made for a public-private health care mix at the primary level and public
provisioning at secondary and tertiary levels combined with members’ contributions
for dependants. The active participation of providers and users as well as political
will is needed for successful implementation.