Exploratory Study of Policy Process and Early Implementation of Free NH15 Coverage of Pregnant Women in Ghana
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Abstract:
Review
is a critical analysis of the article “An exploration study of the policy
process and early implementation of the free NHS coverage for pregnant women in
Ghana published in international Journal for equity in health 2013.
In
this review of this article following steps were taken. It was summarized, then
was analysed for print structure by out. Lastly review did the critical
analysis of the article evaluating its authority currency, accuracy,
objectivity and coverage Tables & figures were also analysis.
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