Iraq National Health Policy 2014-2023
Iraq’s national health policy defines the principles, objectives and vision for improving population health and nutrition status and reducing inequalities in health all over the country. The policy provides a framework, concrete foundation and attainable direction for...
Addressing the human capital crisis in Iraq
The report examines the critical challenges facing Iraq's human capital, particularly in education, health, and social protection. It analyzes public spending in these sectors and assesses their effectiveness in addressing the country's human development needs.The...
Trends and projections of universal health coverage indicators in Iraq, 2000–2030
This study undertakes a comprehensive assessment of Iraq’s progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) targets that could contribute to Iraq’s policy and strategies. The study concludes that achieving UHC in Iraq by 2030 would be a challenge without proactive...
Country Cooperation Strategy for WHO and Oman 2021–2025
The Plan strengthen and guide cooperation between WHO and the Ministry of Health as the steward of all stakeholders operating in the health sector in mutually agreed upon priority areas to promote, maintain, recover and improve the health of all people living in Oman,...
Oman Vision 2040
Oman Vision 2040 is a long-term strategic plan to guide Oman's development and progress by 2040. The vision focuses on creating a sustainable and diversified economy, reducing the country's dependence on oil, and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. It also...
Decree 139: Regulation of Public Health Law 41
Establishes the basic principles for the regulation of social relations in the field of health as provided for in Law 41 of July 13, 1983, known as the Public Health Law. It determines specific legal premises for the regulation of the organization of public health and...
Health Policy and Strategic Guidelines 2016 – 2025
The strategic guidelines for the Panama Health Policy 2016-2025 are presented, which were formulated to guide interventions, address existing challenges and risks, prioritizing efforts to advance the achievement of the right to health with equity and quality for all...
A review of the United Arab Emirates healthcare systems on medical tourism and accreditation
This paper aims to review the healthcare system in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the utilisation of international accreditation to improve the quality of healthcare services and to grow its medical tourism industry.
Progress and outcomes of health systems reform in the United Arab Emirates
This paper reviews the progress and outcomes of health systems reform in the UAE. A central part of the reforms has been the introduction of mandatory private health insurance, the development of the private sector and the separation of planning and regulatory...
National Health Accounts 2022
Estimates of health spending and financing in Uruguay for the year 2022 are presented using the Health Accounts methodology (SHA 2011). Total health spending represented 9.13% of gross domestic product (GDP), 0.7 percentage points higher than in 2021. Public spending...
PROTECT project receives grant to strengthen pandemic response in South America
Under the One Health approach in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Pan American Health Organization and the World Bank launched the PROTECT project.The PROTECT Project was launched by PAHO and the World Bank with funding from a nearly $17 million grant from the...
More funding approved to care for dependent persons
In Thailand, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) has increased funding allocated to care dependent persons in response to a rise of care needs from population ageing.According to Bangkok Post, the NHSO has approved nearly doubling the capitation budget for...
Thai UHC journey workshop in November 2024
The Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024 on "Health Promotion: A Transformative Path Towards Sustainable Health and Well-being" will be held in Bangkok from November 4-8, 2024, with applications open until September 6. This international event is co-hosted by prominent...
World Bank support for a better health system in the Dominican Republic
The US$190 million project seeks to strengthen the public health system and strengthen the capacities of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance.In order to benefit the Dominican Republic's poor and vulnerable populations, who are the main beneficiaries of...
Kuwait Health Systems Review 2018
This report reviews the Kuwaiti health system, focusing on governance, financing, workforce, IT, service provision, and public health. It emphasizes the need for top political decision-makers to drive change by implementing relevant policies. It highlights key areas...