Scope and magnitude of private sector financing and provision of immunization in Benin, Malawi and Georgia

Little is known about the role of private sector providers in providing and financing immunization. To fill this gap, the authors conducted a study in Benin, Malawi, and Georgia to estimate (1) the proportion of vaccinations taking place through the private sector; (2) private expenditures for vaccination; and (3) the extent of regulation. In each country, the authors surveyed a stratified random sample of 50 private providers (private...