Advancing health financing reforms: Insights from specialized workshop in Morocco
A workshop in Rabat, Morocco, highlighted a commitment to improve health financing in the Middle East/North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions. Key outcomes included fostering collaboration among ministries and organizations, launching a partnership among major...
Webinar – Can people afford to pay for health care? If not, what can countries do about it? ☂
A webinar on financial protection hosted by the EU Health Policy Platform on 4 June 2024 presents new evidence in 40 countries, highlights the policy choices, and shows what countries in Europe and central Asia are doing to reduce financial hardship, with a spotlight...
Health Ministry signed a memorandum with Mobicom Corporation to cooperate in digital transition, budget and financing reforms
The Ministry of Health of Mongolia signed a memorandum of cooperation with "Mobicom Corporation" (the largest mobile phone operator in Mongolia) to promote cooperation in the health sector. Specifically, the Ministry of Health hopes to seek help in implementation of...
A workshop brings together key stakeholders to discuss future of health financing reforms in Uzbekistan
In a significant step toward enhancing the capacity for health system financing, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan co-hosted a two-day workshop from April 30 to May 1, 2024. This event convened key stakeholders, including...
Ramaphosa enacts landmark NHI Bill for equitable healthcare
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the NHI Bill into law, aiming to provide equal access to healthcare, reduce disparities, and tackle poverty. The NHI seeks to make healthcare more affordable and efficient. Implementation will be gradual, involving both public...
Work stoppage without waiting period now possible in the event of miscarriage
Whether you're an employee, a craftswoman, a shopkeeper or a self-employed professional, you can benefit from sick leave without a waiting period if you suffer a spontaneous interruption of pregnancy (miscarriage).Since January 1, 2024, in the event of spontaneous...
Doubling of deductibles: the Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Maladie Council opposes
As announced by French President Emmanuel Macron on January 16, 2024, healthcare deductibles and co-payments will be increased over the course of the year. The ministries concerned have submitted three draft decrees to the CNAM Board for prior approval.Created in...
Deductible amounts will soon double
The government has decided to double the amount of the various medical deductibles, which have never been increased since their creation. The new amounts are due to come into force gradually, by mid-June 2024.France is the world's third-largest spender on healthcare,...
Cades warns of Social Security deficit
On December 12, 2023, Caisse d'amortissement de la dette sociale (Cades) Chairman Jean-Louis Rey presented the institution's 2023 balance sheet. Tasked with financing and extinguishing the accumulated debt of the French Social Security system, Cades' mission has been...
Following the adoption of the first Public Health Law, Mongolia kicked off the year of public health promotion
The first Law on Public Health Care and Services was approved by the Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia and came into effect on April 1st, 2024. Consequently, the Ministry of Health declared this year as the "Year of Public Health Promotion" and organized an...
Round Table in DRC on the financing of Universal Health Coverage
With the support of the World Bank, the Conseil National de la Couverture Santé Universelle (CNCSU) launched the National Forum on Health Financing and Universal Health Coverage in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.There's a lot you need...
Uncertain future for European Union’s health budget, says EU Official
A senior EU official reflects on the long-term sustainability of the €5.3 billion EU4Health programme, stressing the need for sustainable financing beyond EU funds due to recent budget cuts. Following the implementation of the EU4Health programme in response to the...
Vacancy: WHO seeks Senior Health Financing Specialist, Health Financing and Economics Unit
The Health Financing and Economics Department at the World Health Organization in Geneva is looking for a senior health financing expert to lead the HFE Unit. Apply by June 3.The role involves spearheading the development of equitable, efficient, and sustainable...
Organisations vie for control over pandemic financing
Intense negotiations and differing opinions among global health organisations regarding establishing and managing a financing mechanism for pandemic preparedness and response in the new Pandemic Treaty are ongoing.A recent Lancet article outlines the intense...
Social Protection for Health and Wellbeing
Universal health coverage (UHC) and universal social protection (USP) are complementary objectives embedded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With only few years left to meet the SDG targets, it is urgent to strengthen those synergies. Health and...