Budget analysis 2021 – 2024
The Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage receives an annual budget from the State. The process of drawing up this budget is part of a participatory framework between several ministries. It is framed by organic law No 2014 - 336 of June 05,...
Law on health insurance of Slovakia of 21 October 2004
The Law on health insurance of Slovakia, signed by the Prime Minister of Slovakia Mikulas Dzurinda, and adopted by the Parliament of the Slovak Republic (Národná rada Slovenskej republiky) establishes health insurance, legal relations arising from health insurance and...
Assessing Root Causes and Solutions to Address Cross-Programmatic Inefficiencies in a Subnational Health System: A Case Study of Anambra State, Nigeria
Cross-programmatic inefficiencies in Anambra's health system arise from governance and financing issues, including duplicative roles, misaligned donor priorities, and weak budget implementation. Addressing these root causes could enhance the overall efficiency and...
Does Provider Autonomy Work Well in Tanzania?
The study examines primary care facility autonomy in executing Direct Facility Financing (DFF) in Tanzania. While facilities possess financial management knowledge and some autonomy, challenges like fund disbursement delays and procurement complexities hinder...
Norway: health system summary 2024
Norway's health system operates on a semi-decentralized model. The Ministry of Health and Care Services holds overall responsibility for health policy, planning, and supervision, while four Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) deliver specialist care through hospital...
Political will can boost global health financing
The UHC Movement Political Panel urges global leaders to tackle the health financing crisis to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. With millions facing financial hardship due to out-of-pocket expenses, decisive action is needed for equitable healthcare...
Health Reforms in Pursuit of Universal Health Coverage: Lessons from Kenyan Bureaucrats
Two members of Kenya's technical teams reflect on the progress made toward universal health coverage during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s second term, highlighting the importance of timely decision-making and balancing technical and political pressures. They offer three...
Rwanda’s Single Project Implementation Unit: An Effective Donor Coordination Platform in the Journey to Achieving Universal Health Coverage
After the 1994 Genocide, Rwanda focused on rebuilding its health system with global aid. However, coordination issues led to inefficiencies. The 2011 formation of the Single Project Implementation Unit aimed to enhance planning for universal health coverage, but...
Examining the Implementation Experience of the Universal Health Coverage Pilot in Kenya
The Kenyan government launched a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) pilot project in 2019 across four counties—Isiolo, Kisumu, Machakos, and Nyeri—to eliminate user fees and address healthcare gaps. A mixed-methods study revealed that the pilot increased healthcare...
Public financial management: A pathway to universal health coverage in low-and-middle income countries
The Journal of Health Systems and Reform, has published Public Financial Management: A Pathway to Universal Health Coverage in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries, a study by Hélène Barroy, Pierre Yameogo, Mark Blecher, Martin Sabignoso, Moritz Piatti, and Joseph Kutzin....
Global Health Expenditure Report 2024 – Global spending on health: emerging from the pandemic
The 2024 Global Health Expenditure Report analyses health spending in 2022, the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how countries managed financial shocks and the evolving trends in public, private, and external health financing. While global health...
Staying the Course: Reflections on the Progress and Challenges of the UHC Law in the Philippines
The Philippine UHC law, enacted in 2019, aims to enhance equitable access to quality health services by reforming the PhilHealth and supporting local government units through a Special Health Fund. Despite facing implementation challenges, the initiative highlights...
Reflections on Public-Private-Partnerships for Primary Care in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) for primary care services have grown significantly in South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, largely driven by local initiatives rather than central government planning. These partnerships have evolved from...
Croatia hosted the European Forum for Insurance against Injuries at Work and Occupational Diseases
The Croatian Institute for Health Insurance and the Croatian Institute for Pension Insurance hosted the European Forum of the Insurance Against Accidents at Work and Occupational Diseases from 4 to 6 June 2024, in Zagreb, Croatia. The conference was titled "Be fit for...
Health Services Fundamental Law of Turkey No.3359 of 1987
The Fundamental Law on Health Services (Law No. 3359), enacted in 1987, establishes the core principles for organizing and managing healthcare services across Turkey. It outlines both the rights and responsibilities of healthcare providers, patients, and institutions...