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Innovative health financing in Congo: a tax on harmful products
Innovative health financing in Congo: a tax on harmful products
Congo (Democratic Republic of)

The private sector at DRC is involved in discussions on an innovative financing mechanism, a specific tax earmarked for health promotion. The revenue from this tax on harmful products is intended to feed the Health Promotion Fund on a permanent basis. On June 11,...

Sustainability of Costa Rica’s Health Insurance at risk
Sustainability of Costa Rica’s Health Insurance at risk
Costa Rica

An audit of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) indicates that the state's debt continues to increase over time. The sustainability of health insurance depends on the timely recovery of amounts owed in a timely manner. The report (January 2025) of the internal...

Health Accounts 2020 Paraguay
Paraguay

This document provides information on health revenue and expenditure flows in Paraguay in 2020. It will be used for planning and development, policy evaluation and international comparisons.

Health Financing in Brazil: perspectives of states and municipalities
Brazil

This book, published in June 2025, presents an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities of public health financing in Brazil, especially at state and municipal levels. The authors show, based on analysis of data from the Public Health Budget Information...

Multidisciplinary group works to strengthen Paraguay’s health system
Multidisciplinary group works to strengthen Paraguay’s health system
Paraguay

Summary: In March 2025, a multi-ministerial group met in Paraguay, including, among others, the ministries of health and finance, to work on strengthening the healthcare system. Within 60 days, they are to propose specific measures for intensive care units. At the...

Botswana commissions health financing study amid aid cuts
Botswana commissions health financing study amid aid cuts
Botswana

Botswana has launched a comprehensive health financing study to track healthcare and HIV and AIDS funding and improve resource allocation and policy planning amid declining international donor support. The findings are expected to guide sustainable financing...

Vietnam enacts new social insurance law effective 1 July
Vietnam enacts new social insurance law effective 1 July
Vietnam

Vietnam’s new Social Insurance Law, effective 1 July, restricts lump-sum payouts to workers who meet specific conditions such as serious illness, emigration, or insufficient contribution years at retirement age, aiming to encourage long-term participation in the...

Ethiopia Joins Brics Health Talks, Backs Stronger Global Cooperation
Ethiopia Joins Brics Health Talks, Backs Stronger Global Cooperation
Ethiopia

At the 15th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Brasília, Ethiopia reaffirmed its commitment to global health equity, emphasizing the need for resilient health systems and progress toward Universal Health Coverage. The country also called for enhanced cooperation among...