Dualism of the Health System in Benin: Collaboration or Competition?
Date
2024-04-09
Authors
Alakonon, Calixe Bidossessi
Gbeto, Josette Rosine Aniwuvi
Bassongui, Nassibou
Alinsato, Alastaire Sèna
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Publisher
African Economic Research Consortium
Abstract
Like all countries, Benin faces a growing demand for health services due to population growth and health crises. Estimates from INStAD (National Institute of Statistics and Demography) show that the total population of the Republic of Benin was 11,884,127 inhabitants in 2019, with an annual intercensal increase of 3.5%. Though some improvements have been recorded these last decades, Benin still characterized by high general and specific mortality rates. According to the fifth Demographic and Health Survey in Benin (EDSB-V, 2017/2018), the infant and child mortality rates were 96‰, i.e., approximately one in ten children does not reach their fifth birthday. This is much higher than the rate of 25‰ to be reached in 2030 according to target 3.2 of the SDG3 objective. Additionally, the maternal mortality rate was 391 deaths per 100,000 live births, which is still far from the target of 70 percent thousand live births to be achieved with target 3.1 of the SDG3 goal by 2030 (INSAE and ICF, 2019).