Assessing progress towards universal health coverage in Cambodia: Evidence using survey data from 2009 to 2019
This study aims to assess the Cambodian health system's performance in terms of financial protection during 2009 to 2019. The results indicate that from 2009 to 2017, Cambodia made substantial improvements in financial protection. However, the trend has reversed...
Cambodia: National Social Protection Policy Framework 2016-2025
This document elaborates Cambodia's National Social Protection Policy Framework 2016-2025 and the Royal Government of Cambodia’s strategic plans to ensure income security for all citizens, promote their welfare, strengthen social solidarity and maximize poverty...
Long-term care financing: lessons for low- and middle-income settings: Brief 5. Aligning financing and delivery in long-term care
Building on the previous briefs, Brief 5 discusses how countries allocate resources for LTC across different delivery settings, balancing the aim of providing coverage of widely varying services for beneficiaries with financial sustainability and financial...
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...
Health and health system impacts of China’s comprehensive primary healthcare reforms: a systematic review
Since 2009, China implemented the primary health care (PHC) reform, with the overarching goal of providing accessible, efficient, equitable and high-quality healthcare services. This systematic review aims to examine the impacts of China’s PHC reforms on the health...
Guidance on social protection for people affected by tuberculosis
WHO publication highlights the essential role of integrated social protection strategies in reducing TB incidence, improving treatment outcomes, and addressing the socioeconomic impacts of the disease.The publication serves as a comprehensive manual designed to...
The Fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP V)
Tanzania's early achievement of lower middle-income status reflects robust economic growth and human development, driven by focused health sector investment. The Fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan aims to enhance healthcare access, combat diseases, and ensure...
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...
Re-articulating and strengthening the review-programming-monitoring cycle
Since the 2010s, Niger's healthcare system has suffered from leadership and coordination problems. Since 2021, reforms supported by WHOthe P4H focal person and all partners, have revitalized programming practices, strengthened leadership and improved data analysis and...
CNLE opinion on complementary health insurance
Every year, the Social Security Department (DSS) produces a report on complementary health insurance (C2S). In accordance with the law, the National Council for Policies to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion (CNLE) is asked by the Government to issue an opinion on...