How much is spent on health in Costa Rica?
In 2020, the University of Costa Rica began a study, through research by the School of Public Health (ESP) and the Center for Research and Training in Public Administration, to investigate the market in order to understand how resources are invested in the health of...
Costa Rica to receive $80 million financing from CABEI for purchase of vaccines | La Nación
At the beginning of 2021 Costa Rica was in talks with the Central American Investment Bank for a loan of USD 80 million for the purchase of vaccines against COVID-19. Read the full article here
Five reasons why Costa Rica is successfully facing the coronavirus pandemic | UN News
Costa Rica won recognition for its management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country has historically had a robust, universal health care system that covers the majority of the population. Read the complete article in the following link
Health budget increases more than 10 times between 2005 and 2021 in Bolivia
In absolute terms, the Bolivian Ministry of Health and Sports highlights that the health budget was increased from Bs 2,522 (US$ 315) million in 2005 to Bs 22,216 (US$ 3,215) million in 2021, in order to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable population....
Guatemalan Health Code
The Political Constitution of the Republic recognizes that the enjoyment of health is a fundamental human right without discrimination of any kind, and obliges the State to ensure it. The Guatemalan Health Code defines the responsibility of citizens and obligations of...
Decree 11-2021 Emergency Law COVID-19 Guatemala
The emergency decree-law establishes the legal provisions for the acquisition in the national and international market of medicines, goods, supplies, services, medical and surgical material; works for the expansion and conditioning of public health services; the...
WHO published a technical note on health financing in Ukraine in the context of war
On August 14, 2022, WHO-Europe published a technical note titled "Health financing in Ukraine: resilience in the context of war". This technical note provides tailored advice on further adjustments in health financing policy in the context of war based on principles...
Guatemalan regulations guarantee free access to vaccination against COVID-19
One of the fundamental pillars for the approval of Decree 1-2021, Law for the Financing and Acquisition of Vaccines against the Covid-19 Coronavirus, was to guarantee access to health care for Guatemalans in the face of the latent threat of the new coronavirus, for...
In Guatemala, the 2022 Budget Bill will strengthen the Ministry of Health.
In order to continue strengthening the public health system, the 2022 Budget Bill contemplates an increase in resources for the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, in order to comply with the coverage plans. Read the complete article in the following link
Part-time workers will have health coverage
The board of directors of the Guatemalan Social Security Institute approved the regulatory modifications for affiliating and receiving contributions from part-time workers. Thus, when the new regulations come into force, some 25,000 workers will have access to health...
Sri Lanka Health Accounts 1990-2019
Sri Lanka Health Accounts 1990-2019 provides comprehensive data on the country's health expenditures over three decades. The report analyzes public and private spending trends, including government funding, out-of-pocket expenses, and international aid. It highlights...
Bhutan: National Health Policy 2011
The National Health Policy 2011 of Bhutan aims to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for all citizens. It focuses on strengthening the healthcare system, promoting preventive and curative services, enhancing human resources, and ensuring sustainable...
Expanding social health protection for women at risk of migrating in Honduras
This report, available in English and Spanish, presents the findings of a literature review conducted to inform a better understanding of the Honduran context for expanding social health protection to women at risk of migration, as well as other vulnerable populations.
Expanding Social Health Protection for Women at Risk of Migration in Honduras Desk Review and Regional Stakeholder Engagement Report
This report, available in English and Spanish, presents the findings of a literature review conducted to inform our understanding of the context in Honduras to expand social protection in health to women who are at risk of migration, as well as other vulnerable...
New documents available on the Honduras country page
New documents available on the Honduras country page.