Corruption in the health care sector: A persistent threat to European health systems

Corruption is commonly defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It estimated that over 500 USD billion are lost every year due to corruption and a 1-point change in control indicator measured by World Bank increases life expectancy 0.44 years reduces under-five mortality 4.6 per 1,000 infants. Despite its global prevalence critical impact on public services, healthcare sector remains understudied. The present report aims expand knowledge paramount need tackle identifying actors health system at risk involving corrupt practices, followed defining from governmental, non-governmental organisations, societal perspectives, together with describing relevant indicators countries WHO European region. To conclude, this presents set proposals recommendations address sector.