States General on Health-Guinea 2021
Key question: Does the current healthcare financing system improve access to care? How else can we achieve this and guarantee the government's policy of fairness?To answer this question, we will examine the current level of healthcare expenditure, the evolution of...
Press release: High-level workshop on health financing reforms in Morocco
Finance ministries in EMRO/MENA countries are pushing for greater efficiency in health-related funds, recognizing the need for better coordination and alignment between the various stakeholders.The objectives are : Stakeholder collaboration: Foster a dynamic exchange...
Severe budget cuts in Kenya threaten health crisis and UHC goals
News by Gilbert Nakweya published in the BMJ Journal on the 23rd of May reports that Kenya is on the brink of a severe health crisis, with the government planning to slash the health budget by two-thirds in the next financial year.Nakweya highlighted the following...
Nigeria National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022
In 2022, Nigeria enacted the 2022 National Health Insurance Act, marking a pivotal step towards comprehensive healthcare reform. The new legislation ensures that every Nigerian can access affordable and quality health services. Key highlights of the Act include:...
Health Accounts 2020
Health accounts are an essential tool for monitoring the implementation of the commitment made by the State and its technical and financial partners to provide adequate funding for health.Health financing in the Republic of the Congo comes mainly from six (06)...
Long-term care financing: lessons for low- and middle-income settings: brief 8: ensuring financial sustainability in long-term care
Financial sustainability in long-term care requires equitable access, balanced funding, diverse revenue sources, cost-containment, and preventive health investments says this policy brief published by the WHO Centre for Health Development as part of the series on...
77th WHA: WHO urges more investment in universal health coverage despite funding hurdles
The WHO urges prioritising primary healthcare and increasing domestic health spending to achieve universal health coverage at the 77th World Health Assembly held in Geneva last week. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stakeholders in the health sector...
Health investments key to Kenya’s economic growth, new study reveals
The study emphasizes the macroeconomic importance of health, advocating for increased investment in healthcare as a crucial strategy for economic growth. Healthier populations contribute to a stronger economy and greater productivity, making healthcare investment a...
Vaccination coverage in Côte d’Ivoire: over 200 billion USD invested by GAVI
Côte d'Ivoire's top health official praised the excellent partnership between his country and Gavi. He pleaded for this collaboration to continue even after the transition out of eligibility, so that the country can continue to capitalize and avoid stock-outs. The...
66% of healthcare in Côte d’Ivoire is financed by domestic resources
Health in Côte d'Ivoire is 44% financed by external resources, announced the Minister in charge of health during a panel discussion organized on Tuesday May 28, 2024 by the Global Fund, the African Union, the GFF, the Pepfar, on the sidelines of the 77th World Health...
Fighting malaria: treatment now free of charge in Côte d’Ivoire
The coordinating director of the National Malaria Control Program (PNLP) announced on April 23, 2024 that malaria treatment in Côte d’Ivoire is now free for all ages in public health centers nationwide."The treatment of uncomplicated malaria is free for all ages, and...
Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly passes a resolution on the economics of health for all
The World Health Assembly has passed a landmark resolution to align economic policies with health and well-being, emphasising multi-sectoral collaboration and shifting focus from the financing of health services to the social determinants of health. Last week, the...
77th World Health Assembly: Ivorian experience brought to the Tribune
Pierre Dimba, Minister of Health, speaking at the 77th World Health Assembly, declared that Côte d'Ivoire is committed to working towards an infrangible, efficient health system that serves the population without discrimination.The Minister of Health, Public Hygiene...
Health insurance: contribution rate set at 4,000 FCFA per month
The Burkinabe government has set the contributions for universal health insurance at 5% of gross monthly salary for salaried employees and assimilated workers, 2% for pensioners, and 15,000 FCFA and 4,000 FCFA per month for self-employed workers and workers in the...
INSP!R-Burkina Faso advocates the continuation of UHIP
The International Network for the Right to Social Protection, Burkina Faso section (INSP!R-Burkina Faso) has called for the process of making the Universal HealthInsurance Scheme (RAMU) operational to continue. She made this known at a press conference held in...