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...
Malawi's Ministry of Health tackles health financing and donor coordination challenges with innovative strategies, yet faces hurdles from power dynamics and donor-government priority misalignment.A recent scholarly publication underscores the complexities arising from...
In this ReBuild for Resilience article, WHO and ReBUILD team examine health financing via political economy analysis, revealing power dynamics' impact on reform outcomes, influencing global agendas with practical insights. Explore the collaborative efforts between the...
Kenyans know of health insurance but don't trust it. Low awareness of benefits and poor communication hurt enrollment. Study in the Health Policy and Planning Journal suggests better explanations and clearer performance reporting to build trust.Many Kenyans are aware...
Strategic purchasing aims to improve healthcare spending and access, but how well it works depends on design and local factors. This review in the Health Systems Reform Journal explores the evidence for its effectiveness.This review examines evidence on strategic...
Journal of Health Policy and Planning (Oxford University Press) article examines COVID-19's impact on health purchasing in eight middle-income countries, revealing adjustments in benefit packages and payment methods amid financing challenges and concerns about...
A new study in Health Policy and Planning argues that a "one-size-fits-all" approach to strengthening healthcare systems fails Small Island Developing States. Small island developing states (SIDS) face unique challenges due to their small size and remote locations....
Reviewing strategies for Resilient Health Systems. Context-specific measures like redistributing health workers, political commitment and efficient health financing strategies are vital for achieving Universal Health Coverage and health security goals.In the pursuit...
This study evaluates health taxes on unhealthy foods in India. Taxes on high-fat, sugar, or salt foods could reduce demand by 5–24%, boosting government revenues by 12–200% for health initiatives against obesity and non-communicable diseases.Foods high in fat, sugar...
