As noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) place increasing strain on health systems in low- and middle-income countries, the need for sustainable financing solutions is more urgent than ever. With development assistance stagnating and domestic budgets stretched thin, countries are exploring new ways to bridge the financing gap. Innovative health financing—ranging from crowdfunding and microinsurance to equity investments and public-private partnerships—is emerging as a vital tool to mobilise resources, improve efficiency, and deliver better health outcomes.
To guide stakeholders through this evolving landscape, the Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs (FAN), in collaboration with the World Bank, Access Accelerated, Results for Development, and AFIDEP has published a new technical brief: How can innovative financing options support health system financing for noncommunicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries? The brief outlines a practical framework for integrating innovative financing approaches into broader health system financing strategies. It also features real-world examples that demonstrate how these models have been successfully applied to advance more sustainable and impactful NCD responses.