“They tossed me up like a ball”: informal settlement residents’ experiences in accessing healthcare in Kampala, Uganda
Our study reveals important and substantial gaps in the current healthcare system in Uganda. The main perceived health system challenges were its affordability and 'approachability' among residents of informal settlements. GHIs drain resources from the national health system and neglect coverage for non-priority diseases. We call upon policymakers to re-prioritize and respond to these health system challenges.
Authors
- Arthur Kiconco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5788-2751)
- Kirsten M. M. Beyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7513-8528)
- Julia Dickson‐Gómez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9388-847X)
- Agnes Nyabigambo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3359-0601)
- Ronald Anguzu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7924-7182)
Institutions
- Medical College of Wisconsin (US)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23643-x
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.48