The Effect of Government Health Expenditure on Infant Mortality Rates in the SADC Region: A Case of Four Countries

This study aimed to examine the effect of Government Health Expenditure (GHE) on Infant Mortality Rates (IMR) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, focusing on four countries, namely: Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, and South Africa. Rooted in the Grossman Theory of Health Demand and the Wagstaff Model, the research employed a quantitative, longitudinal research design using panel data from 2010 - 2022. Data was sourced from the World Bank’s development indicators and an Ordi