Malawi

Between the fiscal year 2002 and 2006, total health expenditure in Malawi increased 39%, with per capita health expenditure growing from US$15 to US$25. However, Malawi had not achieved health outcomes comparable to countries spending the same or less. Also, in relative terms the government’s share declined by 40 percent, while donor contributions increased to 51%. A recent benefit-incidence analysis reveals inequities by regions, income groups, age, and gender. Malawi is moving to results-based financing to improve equity and performance.