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 |