Comparative Performance of Private and Public Healthcare Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Key Points

• This review aims to compare the performance of private and public healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries.
• Conducted a systematic review of studies evaluating healthcare performance in low- and middle-income contexts.
• Analyzed efficiency, accountability, and medical effectiveness of both sectors.
• Findings indicate that the private sector is not consistently more efficient or effective than the public sector.
• Public healthcare often struggles with issues related to timeliness and patient hospitality.