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HTA Readiness Self-Assessment for African Health Systems
A structured self-assessment that helps ministries, insurers and benefits bodies see how ready they are to use health technology assessment in coverage and pricing decisions, and where to start.
PDFUpdated 30 September 2026Economic evaluation & HTA
What's inside
- What HTA is, and the decisions it is designed to inform
- Eight domains of HTA readiness, with 32 self-assessment questions
- A simple scoring scheme and how to read the results
- How to turn gaps into a prioritised plan
Key points
- 01HTA is most useful when it is linked to a specific decision, such as a benefit package, medicines list or tariff.
- 02Readiness depends as much on mandate, process and people as on analytical methods.
- 03A few well-chosen pilot assessments build capacity faster than broad plans.
- 04Transparency and stakeholder involvement make HTA-based decisions easier to defend.
Frequently asked questions
What is health technology assessment?
A systematic, multidisciplinary process that uses explicit methods to assess the value of a health intervention — its costs, effects and wider implications — to inform decisions about its use.
Do we need an HTA agency before we can use HTA?
Not necessarily. Many systems start with a small unit or committee linked to an existing decision process, and strengthen institutions over time.
How should we use the score?
As a conversation starter, not a grade. The value is in discussing each question with the people involved in decisions and agreeing where the main gaps are.
Need this done properly?
This guide explains the method. If you would rather have the analysis done for you — with local data, independent quality control and a report you can defend — we can help.
Need this done properly?
Tell us about the decision you need to support. We will propose a scope, timeline and price.