Investing in health: Navigating financing challenges of the post-COVID world

Despite fiscal constraints and shifting priorities, investing in health, through initiatives like the upcoming Health Financing Forum, is valuable for strengthening health systems and advancing universal health coverage in a post-COVID world says this blog published under the World Bank series, ‘Investing in Health’.

The blog post explores the changing landscape of global health investments post-COVID-19, amidst economic and developmental shifts. It highlights challenges in allocating resources for health amidst competing priorities, along with opportunities to strengthen health systems and advance universal health coverage (UHC). The upcoming 7th Annual Health Financing Forum is presented as a platform for policymakers and experts to discuss key challenges, including prioritizing health in budget allocations and making social health insurance effective for UHC. The post invites readers to join the dialogue and contribute to shaping the future of health financing.