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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