Systems Health Module 2: Session 1

Session 1

Basic Principles of Health Economics

The purpose of this session is to introduce you to the foundations of Health economics as it is important to have a basic understanding of health economics as this impacts care delivery and decision-making.

Reflection: How do you think decision-makers balance the ethical principles of non-maleficence and distributive justice with economic principles such as scarcity and opportunity cost when allocating

In South Africa, where resources for healthcare are limited and many people face significant health challenges, decision-makers must...

Vusi Kubheka

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BHSc (Honours) Health Systems Sciences, Witwatersrand University

Session 1

Basic Principles of Health Economics

Reflection: How do you think decision-makers balance the ethical principles of non-maleficence and distributive justice with economic principles such as scarcity and opportunity cost when allocating

Activity 2.1.1: Health Economics in South Africa