Uganda's health policy landscape: An Economic and Theoretical Analysis

This paper examines the evolution and structure of Uganda's health policy, highlighting its focus on universal health coverage, healthcare quality, and public health challenges. By incorporating foundational economic theories from influential thinkers such as Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, and Amartya Sen, the analysis explores how principles of welfare economics, human capital, and public goods apply to Uganda’s health policy framework. Findings suggest that while Uganda's policy emphasizes access and equity, challenges related to infrastructure, financing, and workforce shortages persist, necessitating continued theoretical and practical insights.