Using evidence to strengthen accountability for health financing in Sierra Leone

In 2012, the government of Sierra Leone cut the national budget allocation to the health sector. Civil society organizations organized a nationwide health budget advocacy campaign, coinciding with the 2012 general elections, to hold future leaders to account on financing for women ’s and children’s health. As part of the campaign, Evidence for Action produced district health budget tracking scorecards. The scorecards presented Ministry of Finance data on the allocation and disbursement of health funds in each district.

Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - October 13, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sowo A. Lebbie, Rosanna Le Voir, Joanna Tom-Kargbo, Mohamed Drissa Yilla, Abu Bakarr Kamara, Sara L. Nam Tags: Evidence for Action Source Type: research