Free public healtcare does not remove inequality of healthcare access

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27 September 2009

Steven F. Koch

Publication Type: Policy Brief

Economic Theme: Growth, Development & Structural Constraints

Keyword: inequality, public health, South Africa

JEL Code: I18

Despite the availability in South Africa of free public health care for young children, sick children in poor households are less likely to receive medical treatment than those from more well-off households.

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