Research article published in PLOS Global Public Health advocates for moving away from using GDP and GNI as proxies for measuring overall well-being and eligibility for external aid in health. The authors emphasise the need for robust alternative measures in global...
The May issue of the WHO Bulletin features an article on Brazil's health economic–industrial complex, highlighting its role in developing local production and innovation for universal health access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored global...
This commentary elaborates on Thailand's utilization of health taxes on unhealthy goods to health promotion at the population level. Thailand channels these health taxes into the Thai Health Promotion Fund, specifically a 2% surcharge added to the excise tax on...
The article published in BMJ Global Health explores the risks climate change poses to women children and adolescents, particularly in the most affected regions, and suggests ways to bridge health and climate finance to protect these groups. Women, children, and...
Implementing a cap on lifetime out-of-pocket payments could improve financial protection for individuals with high care needs in nursing homes. This research article, published by VoxEU, discusses the importance of designing out-of-pocket payments for nursing home...
Investments in social determinants can offset declines in human capital and reduce the risk of costly syndemics, while also ensuring fair access to healthcare innovations.The BMJ Global Health article underscores the urgency of investing in health equity and its...
Day Zero Financing, a global security initiative to ensure sufficient pre-committed funds, will ensure immediate funds for pandemic response, fostering global health security and equity. The concept of Day Zero Financing is introduced as a proactive approach to global...
Health insurance expansion positively impacts maternal and reproductive health service utilisation but lacks evidence for postnatal care, contraception access, and financial protection in low- and lower-middle-income countriesAmidst efforts to achieve universal health...
The Lancet Public Health paper discusses how to improve financial protection for people suffering from tuberculosis through a social benefits package drawing from the discussions of the UN High-level meeting on tuberculosis last year, to ensure tangible results.This...
New Lancet article says that while a global commitment was made to provide social protection for people with tuberculosis, there is a lack of concrete actions and investment plans to achieve this goal.This article discusses social protection for people with...
In China, government funding affects healthcare costs differently depending on whether it's directed towards supply or demand, with regional variations in effectiveness. This study examines the impact of government subsidies on residents' health and healthcare...
The article discusses the adverse effects from changing of provider payment policy on health care accessibility and affordability in the Philippines.The Philippine health insurance system is transitioning from case-based payment back into a fee-for-service model...
A Lancet publication by UHC2030 highlights barriers to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), including political commitment, insufficient financing, global health fragmentation, and communication challenges. Authors call for collective action to address these...
The Centre for Global Development blog post by Javier Guzman discusses how Health Technology Assessment (HTA) systems can benefit from the experience of regulatory systems.The article argues that while the two have different goals (regulatory systems ensure safety and...
This article is the first part of the series. This research article comprehensively evaluated China's progress towards universal health coverage over the past two decades by identifying the achievements and gaps in service coverage and financial risk protection that...
