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Healthcare reform involving the introduction of user fees and drug revolving funds: influence on health workers' behavior in southeast Nigeria

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  • Uzochukwu, Benjamin & Onwujekwe, Obinna, 2005. "Healthcare reform involving the introduction of user fees and drug revolving funds: influence on health workers' behavior in southeast Nigeria," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 75(1), pages 1-8, December.
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