The private sector is an integral part of the solution to improving health care in developing countries. Contrary to popular perception, the poor seek care in the private sector as often as - or more often than - wealthy people. The challenge is to ensure private sector health products and services are of high quality, available and affordable. Once this is achieved, consumers will be empowered to choose the services and products that best fulfil their needs.
Clinics and hospitals managed by NGOs or operated as commercial enterprises, pharmacies and kiosks, and other retail outlets are all part of the private sector healthcare delivery network. Options provides technical expertise and programme management services in support of strengthening private sector health services. Our many clients include KfW, DFID, ADB, CARICOM, MSI, PSI and Society for Family Health.