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NHISNEEDDRUG (NHISNEEDDRUG)
Needs service not covered by NHIS: Drug costs
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Description

NHISNEEDDRUG indicates whether the respondent needs coverage of the cost of drugs that are not covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of Ghana.

Comparability

NHISNEEDDRUG has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

NHISNEEDDRUG is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Ghana 2008: Women age 15-49 who need health services not covered by NHIS.
  • Ghana: 2008-W, 2008-C, 2008-B, 2008-W