Abstract
In this commentary, I argue that corruption in health systems is a critical and legitimate area for research in order to strengthen health policy goals. This rationale is based partly on citizen demand for more accountable and transparent health systems, along with the fact that the poor and vulnerable suffer the most from the presence of corruption in health systems. What is more, there is a growing body of literature on the impact of corruption in the health system and best practices in terms of anti-corruption, transparency and accountability (ACTA) strategies and tactics within the health system. Still, we need to support ACTA integration into the health system by having a common definition of corruption that is meaningful for health systems and ensure that ACTA strategies and tactics are transparent themselves. The 2019 Consultation on a proposed Global Network on ACTA in Health Systems is promising for these efforts.
Highlights
In his concurring opinion in Jacobellis v
There is often the risk of adopting the same nebulous approach, as corruption is often not well defined, or may have different meanings depending on the cultural and institutional context.[1]. In their commentary on “We Need to Talk About Corruption in Health Systems” Hutchinson et al[2] identify and explain five leading reasons why corruption in health systems has not been confronted well
Corruption is found throughout the health system; from petty corruption at the health facility level to corruption that takes place at the highest level of the state.[8]
Summary
In his concurring opinion in Jacobellis v. The authors importantly identify key barriers to eradicating corruption from health systems.
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