This paper questions the view that performance-based financing (PBF) in the health sector
is an effective, efficient and equitable approach to improving the performance of health …

The purpose of this retrospective study was to review cases of spinal fractures or luxations (SFL)
treated with various modalities in order to describe fracture location, neurological status, …

Background: Performance-based financing (PBF) is often proposed as a way to improve
health system performance. In Benin, PBF was launched in 2012 through a World Bank-…

We, the authors, found the inspiration for this book in our day to day work in development
cooperation. Our special thanks go to our colleagues and partners in the field for their …

Objective: The aim of this work was to determine the prevalence, associated factors and
quality of high blood pressure (HBP) management in three regions of Benin in 2015. …

Aims: Diabetes is a major public health problem in low and middle-income countries. This
study 1) estimated prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia in Benin, and 2) …

… Karel Gyselinck, Medical Advisor of Memisa at the time, who had started working with
wBvHa years before, played a significant role in the evolution of the programme. As did …

Chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) are de facto neglected diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
although prevalences are significantly rising and more women and young people are …

The concepts ‘person’ and ‘people’ centred care are explored within primary health care as
defined in the declaration of Alma-Ata (1978) and the WHR 2008. They share common …

… To our friends and colleagues Karel Gyselinck, Bart Criel and Felipe Sere: we watched you
suffer, but never giving up in stimulating and supporting all the contributors. Your efforts have …