Effects of Public Private Partnership on the Provision of Public Health Services in Tanzania: A Case of Amana Regional Referral Hospital
Amina J. Idd
Department of Postgraduate and Research, Kampala International University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Kassim Rashid Kiliza
Department of Postgraduate and Research, Kampala International University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Lucas Antony Kisasa
Department of Postgraduate and Research, Kampala International University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
ABSTRACT:
The study assessed effects of public private partnership on the provision of health services in Tanzania. A case of Amana Regional Referral Hospital Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The objectives were to assess the approaches of public-private partnership (PPP) has influenced the overall quality of health services provided at Amana Regional Referral Hospital in Tanzania, to examine the roles of the public-private partnership (PPP) on the accessibility and affordability of healthcare services at Amana Regional Referral Hospital in Tanzania and to identify the challenges facing the public associated with the implementation of the public-private partnership (PPP) for healthcare provision at Amana Regional Referral Hospital in Tanzania. The study used both primary and secondary data and mixed approaches of both Qualitative and quantitative methods in analyzing the effects of PPP on the performance of provision of health services. The study encompassed 204 respondents, comprising of health workers and unit management, medical officers that work at the hospital, Officials from Ministry of Health, Private Partner and Officials from Ministry of Finance. Data were collected through questionnaires, and interviews and analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26 and thematic analysis. The findings from the study revealed that PPPs is the invested in infrastructure, technology and provision of medicine. Through collaborations with private entities, Amana Regional Referral Hospital has been able to access funds and expertise that facilitate the construction of modern facilities and the acquisition of advanced medical equipment. Regarding to the roles of the public-private partnership (PPP) on the accessibility and affordability of healthcare services, the research showed that PPPs increased financial investment in healthcare infrastructure. Private partners often bring additional resources that can be directed toward expanding facilities, acquiring advanced medical equipment, and improving overall service delivery. Finally, the challenges facing the implementation of the public-private partnership (PPP) for healthcare provision revealed that lack of transparency and communication regarding the terms of the partnership can exacerbate public concerns. The study recommends that the effectiveness of the performance of PPP arrangement at Amana Regional Referral Hospital can be enhanced through the increase of transparency in the information of the system of both parties.
Published in: International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics (Volume 5, Issue 11, November 2024)
Page(s): 90-95
Date of Publication: 20/11/2024
Publisher: IJRAMT
Cite as: Amina J. Idd, Kassim Rashid Kiliza, Lucas Antony Kisasa, “Effects of Public Private Partnership on the Provision of Public Health Services in Tanzania: A Case of Amana Regional Referral Hospital,” in International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 90-95, November 2024.