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User charges and utilisation of health services in Kenya

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  • Bedi, A.S.
  • Kimalu, P.
  • Kimenyi, M.S.
  • Manda, D.K.
  • Mwabu, G.
  • Nafula, N.

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  • Bedi, A.S. & Kimalu, P. & Kimenyi, M.S. & Manda, D.K. & Mwabu, G. & Nafula, N., 2003. "User charges and utilisation of health services in Kenya," ISS Working Papers - General Series 19140, International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam (ISS), The Hague.
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