Government of Ecuador allocates funds to health care in response to sectoral crisis
US$50 million were transferred to the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS), the state entity in charge of health care for thousands of members.The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Ecuador confirmed the transfer of US$ 50 million to IESS. The transferred funds...
EU funding in Latvia will help to attract young doctors to work in the public sector
The Ministry of Health of Latvia announced financial incentives for doctors who fill in the vacancies in the public sector. A total of 6.9 million euros from the European Union will allow a one-time compensation equal to nine monthly salaries, between 7000 -16000...
WHO and European Observatory team up to strengthen rehabilitation financing in Ukraine
WHO Ukraine, alongside the European Observatory, launches a study to explore sustainable financing models for rehabilitation services, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s healthcare system amidst growing demand for rehabilitation care.In a new collaborative effort, WHO...
Lithuania’s increased revenue boosts care access and health worker salaries
The Lithuania's healthcare financing has been increased in 2023, which made additional funds available for the Compulsory Health Insurance Fund.The National Health Insurance Fund under the Ministry of Health of Lithuania reports that health care financing has been...
Saudi overhauls healthcare financing
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation of its healthcare system as part of its Vision 2030 initiative, focusing on a comprehensive overhaul of healthcare financing. The new approach shifts from a traditional model, where providers are compensated...
Global collaboration to strengthen pandemic preparedness
IMF, World Bank, and WHO agree to intensify efforts to support global health security through increased financing and technical expertise. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Health Organization (WHO) are enhancing their...
The future of funding mental healthcare
Miranda Wolpert envisions a revolution in mental health funding and care, highlighting innovations and the need for over $200 billion in investment to improve access for nearly one billion people worldwide. In her recent opinion piece for Stat, Miranda Wolpert,...
Record 2024 health budget in Guyana supports UHC
In Guyana, public budget covered over 65% of current health expenditure in 2021. The national budget in 2024 continued that positive trend, by allocating a record $129.8 billion.The 2024 national budget allocated a record $129.8 billion for health in Guyana. Although...
Health aid declines signal urgent need for renewed investment
According to an analysis by ONE.org, health aid fell to a 13-year low in 2021, jeopardising global health advancements. As funding priorities shift after COVID-19, there is an urgent need to reprioritise health investments. An analysis from ONE.org reveals a...
Health Fund in Africa raises $100 million to enhance healthcare access
The Transform Health Fund has raised $111 million to improve healthcare in Africa, focusing on innovative health models. It aims to enhance access to care for vulnerable communities across the continent. On October 3, 2024, AfricInvest and the Health Finance Coalition...
France and Egypt bolster efforts to achieve universal health coverage
Egypt and France reaffirmed support for Egypt’s universal health coverage reform. AFD’s €210M funding aids primary healthcare and social protection, aiming for nationwide UHC by 2032. On September 30, 2024, Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and...
Health financing in Gabon: towards the establishment of an integrated mechanism
On September 11 and 12, 2024, Gabon's capital hosted a high-level meeting on health financing. The purpose of the meeting was to sign a letter of commitment from the participating experts, setting up the mechanism for funds managed directly by the Ministry of Health....
PhilHealth to further increase overall health benefit package by 30 percent
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) expects to implement another round of 30-percent increase in all its benefit packages to reduce out-of-pocket expenses of PhilHealth beneficiaries.According to Filane Mikee Cervantes reported in the Philippine...
5th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends on Universal Health Coverage
On September 24, the 5th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Universal Health Coverage and Global Health, themed ‘Financial Protection: The Key to Unlocking Universal Health Coverage and Ensuring Equitable Access for All,’ was held at the UN...
Thailand’s Healthcare System and the Role of HTA: A Model of UHC
Thailand’s healthcare system, notable for achieving Universal Health Coverage in 2002, spends about 5% of its GDP on healthcare, resulting in impressive health outcomes, including increased life expectancy and reduced infant mortality rates. Despite its successes,...