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,...
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,”...
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...
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...
Details of the RIZIV care budget for 2026 in Belgium
The healthcare budget for 2026 was approved on Monday by the General Council of the National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (INAMI). The budget includes an increase of 1.566 billion euros over the previous year, reflecting changes in the supply and...
Nigerian senate moves to double Basic Health Care Fund to 2% of national revenue
The Nigerian Senate advanced a bill to amend the National Health Act, doubling the Basic Health Care Provision Fund from one to two percent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Sponsored by Senator Ipalibo Harry, it aims to boost primary healthcare, reduce out-of-pocket...
Bridging the Health Finance Gap in India: A Call for an IRDAI-RBI Affordability Pact
India’s healthcare financing is plagued by high out-of-pocket spending and inefficient claim settlements, forcing many into debt. A coordinated IRDAI-RBI “Affordability Pact” is needed to integrate digital payments, cashless networks, and financing solutions, making...
Mobilizing resources for care: A holistic approach for financing Albania’s universal care services
Albania’s gender gap in employment stems largely from women’s unpaid care responsibilities, despite gains in education and equality. Expanding and formalizing the care economy could boost growth, jobs, and revenues. Financing this requires tax reforms, reduced...
Over 5B USD for primary healthcare to 1M rural residents
Kazakhstan will open 655 new health facilities in 2025, expanding primary care access to 1 million rural residents. The government allocated 3 trillion tenge to strengthen and digitise healthcare. Kazakhstan is set to significantly expand access to healthcare for its...
Morocco’s Health Insurance Scheme Benefits 32 Million Citizens in 2025
In 2025, Morocco’s compulsory health insurance (AMO) covered over 32 million people, or 88% of the population. Reforms advanced unified system management, financial sustainability, and cost control ahead of transferring public-sector AMO oversight to CNSS in 2026. In...