Health Insurance Fund reminded what services were free for children
The Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund (MHIF) of the Kyrgyz Republic reminded what free medical services children can receive at the outpatient level in polyclinics. The Fund noted that such information was relevant during the summer holidays for preventive purposes....
Health financing and investment opportunities to be discussed at a health forum by Azerbaijan and Turkey
The organization of a business forum in healthcare was discussed by the Ministers of Health of Azerbaijan and Turkey among other cooperation activities in health care, the press service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Health reported. The Minister of Health of...
Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic increased doctors’ salaries
In efforts to better finance human resources, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic increased doctors' salaries starting April 1, 2022. The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic explained how the salaries of doctors have increased since April 1. Official...
Burkina Faso: health and social protection players harmonize their knowledge
The General Directorate of Social Protection, in collaboration with the International Labor Organization, is seeking to equip its stakeholders in the universal health insurance scheme (RAMU). The first of its kind, this 3-day event will equip trainees with techniques...
The National Strategy for Health Sector in Jordan
This document presents the key features of the national strategy of health sector in Jordan for the years 2015 - 2019 based on the Higher Health Council Law No. 9 of 1999. It is in line with the objectives set out in the National Agenda for Jordan and "We are all...
Universal access to health care declared as Kazakhstan’s priority at Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting
First Vice Minister of Healthcare of Kazakhstan Marat Shoranov participated in the Fifth Meeting of Health Ministers of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Speaking at the meeting, Marat Shoranov noted that the principle of universal access to...
Kazakhstan aims to finance PHC by up to 60% of all health care costs
At the round table meeting conducted to discuss the collaboration between WHO Country Office in Kazakhstan, Vice Minister of Healthcare and the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aizhan Esmagambetova reminded that Kazakhstan aims to reach the...
Kazakhstan aims to have at least 50% of pharmaceuticals produced domestically by 2025
In a recent meeting between the Minister of Healthcare of Kazakhstan Azhar Giniyat and the State Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture of the Republic of India Meenakshi Lekhi, the parties discussed cooperation in health care between Kazakhstan and India....
Health Insurance Fund held public hearings on pricing of its services
On June 29, 2022, public hearings were held on proposed prices for the services provided by the single payor -- the Social Health Insurance Fund. Public hearings are required to approve the prices of services provided by a state monopoly entity, such as the...
Parliament Members discussed steps to improve the health insurance system
The Committee for Social and Cultural Development of the Lower Chamber of Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a round table discussion on mandatory social health insurance attended by the Members of the Parliament, representatives of the Ministry of Health...
Cambodia 13-14.07.2022- Third Visioning Workshop: Extension of social health protection in pursuit of UHC in Cambodia
This workshop aims to disseminate the main findings of a comprehensive assessment of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Health Insurance scheme and to improve understanding and share a common vision on the extension of social health protection coverage in...
Singapore will release MediSave top-ups for senior citizens in July
This year Singapore will allocate a total of S$270 million to MediSave top-ups for senior citizens. In July, Singaporeans born in 1959 and earlier or aged 63 and over will receive MediSave top-ups between S$200 and S$900. In addition, those born in 1939 and earlier...
China has introduced Covid-19 vaccine insurance to increase vaccine coverage among the older population
To boost vaccination coverage among older citizens, the COVID vaccine insurance for COVID-19 vaccination side effects has been introduced in China. This insurance has been covered by the city’s fiscal department. Financial compensation up to 500,000 Yuan...
New document on public financial management during COVID-19 in Thailand is now available
This study aims to analyze how public financial management (PFM) in Thailand adapted to support the purchase of COVID-19 related health services and vaccines. The limitations which delayed implementation on the budget execution have been discussed. Findings show that...
Thailand will end special insurance coverage for COVID-19 patients in July
During the pandemic, Covid-19 patients were able to seek treatment from hospitels or other hospitals, including the private sector. Since early 2020, over 150 billion baht (USD 4.19 billion) has been allocated for Covid-19 treatment. As Thailand’s situation is...