Central Asia Health Investment Plan agreed by 5 countries
On June 26–27, 2024, the five Central Asian countries met in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, at the Central Asia International Health Investment Forum, organized by WHO/Europe and the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health. Delegates committed to forming a Health Investment Group and...
With the therapy fund reform, the patient’s deductible is canceled
As of July 1, 2024, Estonia's Health Fund (Tervisekassa) fully manages the Therapy Fund, removing patient co-payments and providing a clear list of covered service providers. Family doctors can refer patients to clinical psychologists, speech therapists, and...
The role of HTA for essential health benefit package design in low or middle-income countries
In their article titled "The Role of HTA for Essential Health Benefit Package Design in Low or Middle-Income Countries," Ole F. Norheim and David A. Watkins examine how Health Technology Assessment (HTA) can contribute to the design of Health Benefit Packages (HBPs)...
Universal health coverage advances in Chad: a multi-year presence pays off
The government of Chad declared universal health coverage a priority in 2011 and has since made gradual progress laying its foundations. Since 2019, P4H Country Focal Person Saibou Seynou, has supported Chad in its work related to health financing, social health...
NHIMA launches nationwide registration and card distribution program
In a landmark event in Ndola, the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) launched its nationwide registration and card distribution program for new members. This initiative aims to ensure all Zambians can access quality healthcare services under the...
The impact of Nigeria’s Saving One Million Lives Programme for Results
Nigeria's Saving One Million Lives Programme for Results (SOML-PforR), launched with World Bank support significantly improved maternal, newborn, and child health by emphasizing results-based funding, transparency, and data-driven decision-making, showcasing a...
Health economics paves the way for climate-resilient healthcare
As the healthcare sector emerges as a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, health economics offers a pathway to sustainable, climate-resilient healthcare. Through evidence-based strategies, the sector can reduce its environmental footprint while...
Chile: Budget Law 2024 incorporated a contribution for 14 municipalities to join Universal Primary Health Care
The Minister of Health informed that 14 communes joined the Universal Primary Health Care (PHC) coverage, covering a cumulative total of 21 communes. The 2024 Budget Law in Chile approved US$12.19 million for a total of 21 municipalities to be financed under this...
Prioritizing primary health care: A pathway for Pakistan’s universal health coverage
To achieve universal health coverage by 2030, Pakistan must prioritise cost-effective primary healthcare investments, emphasising evidence-based decisions and political commitment for successful implementation.ThinkWell article titled "Getting the basics right: Why...
Jordan National Health Accounts Main Indicators 2015-2022
The first timeline provides the key milestones for Health insurance Administration (which is run by MoH), the second timeline is for the Military Insurance fund which is run by the Royal medical services, the third is a single timepoint for the establishment of the...
Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Final Report 2018-2019
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS6-RCA) was conducted in 2018-2019 by Institut Centrafricain des Statistiques et des Etudes Economiques et Sociales (ICASEES), as part of the worldwide MICS survey program. The present MICS6-RCA survey, 2018-2019 provides...
Report on the Analysis of Health Financing in the DRC
The Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) project under USAID's Integrated Health Systems IDIQ helps low- and middle-income countries move towards sustainable, self-financing health systems as a means of supporting access to universal health coverage. The aim of...
National Health Development Plan 2019-2022
The aim of the National Health Development Plan 2019-2022 is to contribute to the well-being of the Congolese population by 2022 within the framework of Universal Health Coverage and other targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The overall objective of...
Economic impact of genital herpes infections worldwide
he document titled "Estimated Global and Regional Economic Burden of Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Infection among 15–49 Year-Olds in 2016," authored by Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, et. al., explores the substantial global economic burden of genital herpes simplex virus...
Japan to discuss health insurance coverage for childbirth
In Japan, the government will begin comprehensive discussions on expanding public health insurance coverage to childbirth for fiscal 2026, as the current coverage generally does not cover childbirth costs.The Health Ministry and the Children and Families Agency will...