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- April 2023
- HBS Case Collection
Note on Healthcare in Ghana
By: Regina E. Herzlinger and Ben Creo
Abstract
This note accompanies case 323-033, “mPharma: Scaling Access to Affordable Primary Care in Africa” which discusses mPharma’s make-or-break strategic decisions. This note’s coverage of the Ghanaian healthcare system ranges from how care and drugs are delivered and funded to the role of the government in regulating this industry.
This note is suitable for any course involving healthcare delivery, the pharmaceutical industry, and healthcare in Africa, and as a case for courses focused on these subjects.
The accompanying case 323-033, “mPharma: Scaling Access to Affordable Primary Care in Africa” is also suitable both as a general business case for undergraduate and MBA students of any level on strategy, entrepreneurship, the healthcare industry, social entrepreneurship, and African businesses. mPharma, headquartered in Ghana, has operations in nine African countries.
This note is suitable for any course involving healthcare delivery, the pharmaceutical industry, and healthcare in Africa, and as a case for courses focused on these subjects.
The accompanying case 323-033, “mPharma: Scaling Access to Affordable Primary Care in Africa” is also suitable both as a general business case for undergraduate and MBA students of any level on strategy, entrepreneurship, the healthcare industry, social entrepreneurship, and African businesses. mPharma, headquartered in Ghana, has operations in nine African countries.
Keywords
Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Health Care and Treatment; Business and Government Relations; Health Industry; Pharmaceutical Industry; Ghana
Citation
Herzlinger, Regina E., and Ben Creo. "Note on Healthcare in Ghana." Harvard Business School Background Note 323-112, April 2023.