Health System Financing and Resource Allocation in Humanitarian Settings: Toward a Collaborative Policy Research Agenda in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

This article discusses key policy questions around health system financing in humanitarian settings, with specific reference to the Eastern Mediterranean region. We discuss key financing functions in the context of different challenges and the potential policy options for addressing these effectively. We also identify areas of collaborative research between academics, policyand decision-makers and other stakeholders to inform appropriate policy choices that are aligned to universal health coverage in such challenging contexts.

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This article discusses the important policy questions regarding health system financing in humanitarian settings, focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean region. The article explores the key financing functions in different challenges and suggests potential policy options. It also emphasizes the importance of collaborative research to inform policy choices aligned with universal health coverage in challenging contexts.