Health insurance in Djibouti will cover over 40% of the population by the end of 2024
In his end-of-year speech, Djibouti's Minister of Labor announced that over 40% of the country's population would be covered by health insurance.During his year-end 2024 speech, Djibouti's Minister of Labor said that after 10 years of implementing health insurance in...
The financing of HRH in the health sector benefits from strategic documents in CAR
In May 2025, reform of the Central African Republic's healthcare system gathered pace. At a workshop attended by 100 people, several documents were drawn up to provide a framework for investment in human resources for health (HRH). As part of the drive to strengthen...
Value-based care seen as key to transforming Asia’s health systems
A new Actuary article highlights how value-based care could reshape healthcare in Asia, improving outcomes, lowering costs, and addressing challenges from ageing populations to rural gaps. Healthcare systems across Asia are under increasing strain from demographic...
Health taxes can save lives and strengthen Africa’s health systems
A new Think Global Health analysis argues that health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks could save lives, generate revenue, and strengthen Africa’s health systems.African governments face mounting health and fiscal pressures, and a new Think Global Health...
Bulgarian Doctors Raise Concerns Over Government’s Use of EU Recovery Plan Health Funds
Bulgaria’s doctors’ union warns a rural health project funded by EU money will fail, as practices are staffed by nurses unable to use planned equipment. Nearly 800,000 lack GP access, while low pay drives staff shortages. Protests loom as doctors and nurses demand...
ADB Approves $106.9 Million to Strengthen Secondary Health Care Services in Sri Lanka
ADB approved $106.9M to boost Sri Lanka’s secondary care, disease control, and governance. A $100M loan and $6.9M grant will fund hospital upgrades, integrated referral systems, a disease control center, lab accreditation, digital procurement, and pharma logistics,...
Nigeria seeks increase in Basic Healthcare Provision Fund
Nigeria plans to raise BHCPF funding from 1% to 2% of revenue and enroll 44M citizens in health insurance by 2030. With 70% out-of-pocket spending, govt seeks domestic funding, broader NHIA rollout, and state/private sector support to expand coverage and protect the...
Nigeria restates commitment to sustainable health financing, universal coverage
Nigeria boosted health spending from ₦434B (2018) to ₦2.4T (2024), now 5.18% of federal budget. New insurance reforms aim to enroll 4M citizens by 2030, reducing household health costs from 70%. Government targets universal coverage through innovative financing and...
Iranian MP Warns of Looming Health Care Funding Crisis
Iran’s health system faces collapse as rising costs, insurer debts, and an aging population strain financing. Pharmacies warn of drug shortages within months, with 80% near bankruptcy. Families pay 70% of health costs, while workers lack coverage, leaving system...
Germany Debates Who Should Cover the Costs of Unhealthy Eating
Obesity is straining Germany’s health system, costing up to €90B yearly. With half of adults overweight, politics remain divided: conservatives trust markets, while Greens push sugar taxes and VAT reform. Experts say real change needs political courage, not just...
Luxor’s universal health insurance system reaches over 90% of population
Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System in Luxor has enrolled over 90% of residents, with state support for low‑income citizens. Backed by digital systems, quality standards, and expanded services, it delivered 5.6M treatments in 2024/25, making Luxor a model of...
Conseil Nationale de Santé 2025: Congolese healthcare takes a strategic step forward
In Congo, the National Health Council brought together 15 ministers and multiple stakeholders on July 2025 in Brazzaville. Financing and governance were at the heart of the debates. In Congo Brazzavile, the National Health Council (CNS) brought together 15 ministers...
In Burundi, the Carte d’Assistance Maladie (CAM) is compulsory for everyone.
In Burundi, the Carte d'Assistance Maladie has become compulsory for adults not already covered by other means. The cost is 3000 Burundian francs (US$ 1). Its success as a social protection measure depends on its implementation. In February 2025, the government of...
Move to include new categories of individual workers under insurance coverage in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Council of Health Insurance will engage a consulting firm to study mandatory health insurance for domestic workers, effective July 1, 2024, for households with over four workers. The study will assess extending coverage to smaller groups and raising limits...
Healthcare and social welfare systems to merge under new plans in Estonia
Estonia plans to merge health and social care systems for better coordination, but interest groups fear rushed reforms could disrupt services, especially for vulnerable groups. Critics warn unclear funding and added bureaucracy may reduce access and strain providers....