Public–Private Collaboration in Health: From Market Failure to Public Value Mirja Channa SjoblomCristian HerreraLais Gondim de Alencar Paixao February 18, 2026 This page in: English Español © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/latinamerica/public-private-collaboration-health Walk into a grocery store and markets behave as textbooks predict prices signal value; consumers compare options, competition rewards efficiency.  Now we swap groceries for cancer treatment, maternal care, or emergency surgery. Healthcare is different.  © 2026 The World Bank Group,