African Corporate Finance | 08 March 2006
Government Health Insurance Schemes and Maternal Mortality Rates in Sub-Saharan Africa: Comparative Analysis in Egypt,
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Abstract
Government health insurance schemes have emerged as a critical policy intervention in addressing maternal mortality rates (MMR), particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where healthcare access is often limited. A comparative analysis was conducted using secondary data from the World Health Organisation and national health records over a five-year period. The study employed statistical methods to assess the relationship between government health insurance coverage and MMR trends in Egypt. The findings indicate that increased access to government-funded health insurance significantly reduced maternal mortality rates by approximately 20% within the studied timeframe, highlighting the potential of these schemes as effective public health interventions. This study underscores the importance of comprehensive healthcare coverage in reducing MMR and suggests that governments should prioritise expanding such programmes to improve maternal health outcomes. Policy recommendations include increasing funding for government health insurance initiatives and integrating them into broader national health strategies, particularly in resource-limited settings like Sub-Saharan Africa.