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Changes to Universal Health Care Law urged in Philippines
Changes to Universal Health Care Law urged in Philippines
Philippines

Senator Bong Go urged the swift approval of Senate Bill 2620 to amend the Universal Health Care Act. The bill includes provisions that reduce premium contributions for PhilHealth members, notably benefiting Filipino migrant workers by having the government cover half...

Nigeria To Strengthen Health Security Through New Accountability Framework
Nigeria To Strengthen Health Security Through New Accountability Framework
Nigeria

Stakeholders from government, civil society, and public health agencies gathered in Abuja to validate a health security accountability framework aimed at promoting responsible health financing and equitable vaccine access. Dr. Celestine Okorie of HERFON emphasized the...

Pacific health systems: Breaking the aid dependency cycle
Pacific health systems: Breaking the aid dependency cycle
Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga

US aid cuts have exposed deep Pacific health system vulnerabilities, highlighting dependence on foreign funding. Sustainable improvement requires system-building, stronger local accountability, and investment in workforce and governance for lasting health...

The Danish Health Authority initiates key health reform tasks
The Danish Health Authority initiates key health reform tasks
Denmark

The Danish Health Authority is developing proposals for a National Health Plan, standardized general practice services, and chronic disease care pathways to improve access, quality, and coordination. The reforms, involving stakeholders, start in 2027 for a more...

Budget cap threatens years of Nepal’s healthcare gains
Budget cap threatens years of Nepal’s healthcare gains
Nepal

In the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, Nepal will not initiate any new healthcare programs due to budget cuts, raising concerns about the sustainability of vital public health achievements, particularly in areas like maternal and child health. Officials from the...

Denmark boosts national psychiatric care system in ‘historic’ move
Denmark boosts national psychiatric care system in ‘historic’ move
Denmark

Denmark’s historic 10-year psychiatry plan boosts funding by 35%, focuses on early, local treatment, expands care for youth, reduces coercion, and integrates social support. Legal guarantees aim to cut waiting times. Major improvements are planned, but change will be...

A gender levy on harmful products for health equity
A gender levy on harmful products for health equity

A new article in Think Global Health calls for a gender levy on tobacco and alcohol taxes to fund gender-smart health, combat NCDs, and address the industry's manipulation of gender norms.A recent article in Think Global Health by Kent Buse, Jeni Klugman, and Elhadj...

Enhancing efficiency of healthcare financing
Enhancing efficiency of healthcare financing
Bangladesh

Achieving UHC requires a variety of financing strategies, including government revenue to support those unable to afford care. It involves coordinating these funding mechanisms to create a sustainable health system that serves the needs of all citizens, particularly...