Table 4.
Formal bases of the NRfHS in analyzed countries
| Country | Governance | Specific policy | Laws and regulations | Priorities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brazil |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Costa Rica |
Yes |
Under development |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dominican Republic |
Yes |
Pending approval |
Pending approval |
No |
| Ecuador |
Yes |
Yes |
Under development |
Yes |
| Guatemala |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Honduras |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Mexico |
Yes |
Governmental agreement |
Yes |
No |
| Panama |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Paraguay |
Under implementation |
Approved, under implementation |
Under implementation |
Yes |
| Peru |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uruguay |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Caribbean Health Research Council | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Source: Applied surveys.