The public-private formula for universal health coverage

A REFLECTION on experiences in health policy revolves around the key question on the government's role in relation to private sector engagement in the provision of health services, financing, regulation, and information management.

Is there conclusive evidence yet to determine the optimum mix that could best respond to the realities and emerging needs of all countries in the key dimensions of universal health coverage (UHC)?

A mixed framework needs to re-examine the active engagement of all sectors to establish a proper balance of the trade-offs between equity and efficiency in managing the UHC model.