Caribbean & Central America knowledge exchange to reform health financing
Caribbean and Central American senior health officials met in Washington D.C. in June 2023 to discuss health financing and explore ways to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC). Country leaders, health officials, policymakers, experts, and...
Maldives, Thailand sign MoU on health; WHO lauds collaboration
The Maldives and Thailand signed a MoU to enhance cooperation in health care, focusing on strengthening primary health care in the Maldives and improving regulatory systems. The agreement encompasses areas such as training for health professionals, health policy...
Health insurance premiums in India now outpace national health budget
A surge in private insurance premiums has overtaken India’s public health budget, raising concerns over equity and access in the country’s shifting healthcare landscape.India’s healthcare financing is transforming, with individual health insurance premiums now...
Changes to Universal Health Care Law urged in 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...
G20 urged to back health taxes on harmful products to combat global rise in chronic disease
To tackle the global rise in non-communicable diseases, researchers urge the G20 to support stronger health taxes on harmful products like sugary drinks, tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods.By 2030, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cancer,...
Nigeria To Strengthen Health Security Through New Accountability Framework
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...
Transforming primary health care in Indonesia: ThinkWell supports financing for bold health reform
ThinkWell is supporting the Government of Indonesia to improve how primary health care is financed and delivered through the Integrated Primary Health Care (ILP) reform.ThinkWell is working with the Government of Indonesia to support the design and implementation of...
Suriname’s Minister of Health speaks of health financing and other challenges
Surinam’s Minister of Health, the Hon. Amar Ramadhin, recently spoke to the press about a range of health systems’ challenges in the country, including health financing, non-communicable diseases and human resources for health.On the 30th of April 2025, the Hon. Amar...
Spain launches global health strategy to drive equity and resilience worldwide
Spain has unveiled its Global Health Strategy 2025–2030 to strengthen global health equity, tackle climate-related health threats, and lead in research, innovation, and health governance.The Government of Spain has introduced the Spanish Global Health Strategy...
Pacific health systems: Breaking the aid dependency cycle
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...
WHA passes resolution to reform health financing for universal health coverage
The World Health Assembly has approved a Nigeria-led resolution urging stronger domestic health financing and reduced out-of-pocket costs to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage.The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) has adopted a landmark resolution...
Brazil to increase specialized care by strengthening public-private relations
Brazil’s Ministry of Health announces initiatives to strengthen provision of specialized care by strengthening public-private relations in the health sector.The Brazilian Ministry of Health announced in May 2025, a series of initiatives to promote the availability of...
The Danish Health Authority initiates key health reform tasks
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
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’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...