Analysing the progress in service delivery towards achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria: a scoping review

Abstract Background Attainment of universal health coverage (UHC) requires optimal utilization of health services. Poor coverage and inequitable access to healthcare could hinder improvement in service delivery towards UHC. The study analyzed the progress in service delivery coverage and equity in a...

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Published in:	BMC Health Services Research
Main Authors:	Chinyere Okeke, Uchenna Ezenwaka, Adanma Ekenna, Chioma Onyedinma, Obinna Onwujekwe
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-10-01
Subjects:	Coverage Equity Health Service Delivery Nigeria Universal Health Coverage UHC
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10090-w

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