Legislative Decree No. 90 of 1997, Health Code (Guatemala)
The Health Code promulgated by the government of Guatemala in November 1997, establishes the duty of the Ministry of Health and the rights of citizens with respect to free health coverage (among others).
Health Vision 2020 “Health for all in Guyana” A National Health Strategy for Guyana 2013 -2020
This document authored by the Ministry of Health supports the Vision Health 2030, in a national strategic plan for health 2013-2020.
Financing, not technology, Is now the missing piece in ending tuberculosis
Health ministers from Indonesia, Nigeria, the Philippines, and South Africa call for domestic financing and innovative funding models to close the gap in the global fight against tuberculosis.In a joint opinion published by Devex, the health ministers of Indonesia,...
Law N°09-030/ of July 27, 2009 Establishing the Medical Assistance Regime (Mali)
This law of the Republic of Mali creates the Medical Assistance Scheme (RAMED). This scheme covers health care for the indigent in public health establishments.
The State of the Country – Health 2025 (Honduras)
In this document on the state of health in Honduras for 2025, the author, Liliam Rivera of the Association for a More Just Society, exposes the situation of the health system in the country. Among others, she highlights the government's investment in infrastructure,...
The Durban Promise – Moving Toward Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa
The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) emphasized health sovereignty as essential for Africa’s economic and security future amid rising health emergencies and shrinking external funding. Under the theme “Moving Toward Self-Reliance,”...
Health insurance coverage in Mexico: progress, inequalities and remaining challenges towards UHC2030
Mexico’s path toward universal health coverage (UHC) reflects both remarkable progress and persistent fragility. In their study, “Health insurance coverage in Mexico: progress, inequalities and remaining challenges towards UHC2030,” Edson Serván-Mori, Diego...
Bridging The Healthcare Gap in India: CSR As A Catalyst For UHC
In 2025, CSR plays a crucial role in accelerating Universal Health Coverage by bridging public system gaps through financing, digital health, and specialist care partnerships. Aligning CSR with national priorities, measurable outcomes, and sustainable handover ensures...
85% of Moroccans Covered, But Out-of-Pocket Costs Still High
Bank Al-Maghrib’s study reveals that despite Morocco’s 85 percent health coverage, households still pay 38 percent of health costs—well above global standards. Fragmented schemes and high out-of-pocket expenses strain families. The report urges reforms to enhance...
Why Asia-Pacific should care about care
UNDP is advancing care economy reforms across Asia-Pacific, helping countries formalize and value unpaid care work. India pilots childcare models; Malaysia develops a national care framework; Bangladesh links climate resilience with women’s livelihoods; Nepal empowers...
The diseases that dominate Australia’s $270 billion health bill
Australia’s total health spending reached 270.5 billion dollars in 2023–24, 10.1 percent of GDP. Governments funded 69 percent. Cancer led expenditure at 19.7 billion dollars, followed by cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases. Mental health ranked seventh in...
Bulgaria’s 2026 Budget Plans Higher Pension Contributions and Expanded Healthcare Funding
Bulgaria’s 2026 social security plan proposes raising pension insurance by two points and the maximum insurable income to 4,600 leva. Pensions will rise up to 8 percent from July. The healthcare budget of 5.3 billion euros includes more hospitalizations, cancer...
As NCDs surge, Nepal’s health budget falls
Nepal faces a critical rise in non-communicable diseases, now causing over 70% of deaths. Health funding remains below 5% of the national budget, far from the WHO-recommended 10%. Inadequate, infrastructure-focused spending hampers quality care, prevention, and...
WHO Malawi Country Office Comprehensive Annual Report Year 2024
The 2024 WHO Malawi Country Office Report shows major progress toward Universal Health Coverage and stronger health systems, achieved through alignment with national strategies and partner collaboration. Nine district-level reforms introduced integrated,...
Egypt becomes the regional hub for health investment, innovation
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced that Egypt is becoming a regional hub for healthcare investment through major reforms, digital transformation, and pharmaceutical localisation. Over 1,300 projects worth EGP 177 billion are under way alongside new...