Summary (English)

This document focuses on the need to achieve universal coverage within the overall framework of the development policies and planning of the Royal Government of Cambodia. The main purpose is to investigate issues related to the development of an implementation plan for the draft national Strategic Framework for Health Financing (Strategic Framework) and to contribute to improved inter-sectoral collaboration and dialogue for health planning and financing.

Note

Excerpt from "Promoting Sustainable Strategies to Improve Access to Health Care in the Asian and Pacific Region", ST/ESCAP/2529, Chapter I, pp. 1-36.

This document was originally prepared for discussion at the National Workshop “Promoting Sustainable Strategies to Improve Access to Health Care” that was held in Phnom Penh from 28 to 29 January 2008. The  document was revised following discussions at the Workshop with Ministry of Health (MOH (Cambodia)) and other Cambodian officials and stakeholders involved in providing social health protection measures.