Table 3 Categories of evidence in the literature regarding UHWs

A-Unintended consequences in relation to UHWs

1. Charging for care that should be free

2. Charging for ‘free’ medicines/record cards

3. Mistrust as a result of informal charging

4. Accountability

5. Informal provision of care, private practice and lack of regulation

B-Impact on (and of) national policies and strategies regarding UHWs

6. Over-production of health workers

7. UHW issue highlighted and/or included in policy and strategy

8. Lack of HHR data undermines MoHS planning

9. Healthcare financing and UHWs: Performance Based Finance