Adoption of the CMU strategic development plan 2013-2017 – March 2013
The Ministry of Health adopts its new strategic plan for the development of universal health coverage 2013-2017.
First support mission by the WHO sub-regional advisor – February 11-15, 2013
The two main objectives of this first mission were to report on the gateway study, and to discuss with the "health financing" technical working group (GTT-FS), technical and financial partners, and the ministries concerned, how to support the development of a health...
Presentation of the OMS study on bridges between systems – October 2012
WHO carries out a study on bridging existing health financing schemes in response to P4H joint scoping mission carried out in November 2011 which revealed extensive health financing fragmentation. The study report recommends: cancelling certain payment exemptions and...
Distribution of the P4H roadmap by the Ministry of Social Development – March 2012
Following the joint P4H mission carried out in November 2011, the MDSSPA is releasing the final version of the roadmap proposed as part of the support provided by the P4H network. 2012_03_13_MDSSPA_Mali-Feuille_de_route_P4H_Mali
Initial joint P4H mission – November 2011
A joint P4H scoping mission comprising WHO, France, Switzerland and the P4H Coordination Desk runs from 21 to 25 November 2011. The mission notes that among Mali's strengths in moving towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) are strong political backing, and an...
RAMED launched to guarantee access to healthcare for the needy – October 2011
A non-contributory UHC scheme targeting the poor, the Régime d'Assistance Médicale (RAMED) is formally launched. RAMED will target approximately 600,000 people, roughly 5% of the total population, during the first phase of implementation.
The Ministry of Social Development (MDSSPA) requests support from the P4H network – August 2011
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Presentation of the CUS inventory of fixtures – June 2011
With technical support from WHO, the Ministry of Social Development (Ministère du Développement Social, de le Solidarité et des Personnes Agées - MDSSPA) carries out a situation analysis of Mali's health financing system and assesses progress on the road to UHC. The...
Lancement officiel de l’assurance maladie obligatoire (AMO) – Mars 2011
A mandatory health insurance scheme, Assurance Maladie Obligatoire (AMO) is formally launched by the President of the Republic of Mali. Unfortunately, some parts of Mali civil society movements campaign against the scheme, and force the government to modify some of...
Adoption of the national plan to extend social protection – January 2011
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The law on the introduction of compulsory health insurance is promulgated – June 2009
Law No 09-015 calling for the establishment of a national mandatory health insurance scheme is passed on 26th of June 2009. It envisions covering all Mali citizens for their needed health services.
National Social Protection Policy Statement – April 2002
The government of Mali adopts its national social protection policy. Among the objectives for extending social protection in the health sector are the introduction of compulsory health insurance (AMO) and the creation of a medical assistance fund for the indigent....