Romanian National Health Strategy 2023 – 2030 and the Action Plan
The National Health Strategy 2023 - 2030 of Romania (labeled as Annex no. 1) and the corresponding Action Plan for the period 2023 - 2030 (labelled as Annex no. 2) are approved by the Government Decision and are available at the Ministry of Health's webpage here. The...
The Health Care Insurance Act of the Republic of Serbia
The Health Care Insurance Act of the Republic of Serbia was originally published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" Nos. 107/05 and 109/05 in the year 2005. The Act provides access to healthcare services and financial support during times of medical...
Use of healthcare services by the population in Côte d’Ivoire remains low
One of the aims of universal health coverage is to enable everyone to have equitable access to health care and services. This means that the use of health services is determined by health needs rather than other factors. The aim of this policy brief is to inform...
Presentation of the Health Economics Department (DES)
In order to meet the challenges of health financing and optimizing the use of resources made available to the health sector, the Ministry of Health has integrated the creation of a Health Economics Department into its organization.
Mapping resources and monitoring expenditure in the healthcare sector
The Global Financing Facility (GFF)1 is a multi-stakeholder partnership that aims to intensify efforts and increase financial resources for maternal and child health in high-burden countries, with an ever-increasing emphasis on domestic financing2. At the same time,...
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....