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...
Congo calls for an international primary healthcare day
At the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, the Republic of Congo, through its Minister of Health, recommended the establishment of an " International Primary Health Care Day " to be celebrated on September 12 each year. Gilbert Mokoki, the Republic of Congo's...
Leveraging Nigeria’s sugar tax to finance surgical care: a political economy analysis
A recent peer-reviewed study reveals the potential of a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax to significantly enhance healthcare financing in Nigeria. The study utilized a mixed-methods political economy analysis, including a robust modeling exercise to predict the...
Kenya joins $15 million regional health emergency preparedness programme
Kenya has signed up for the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Programme, a $15 million initiative funded by the World Bank. The program aims to bolster regional health emergency responses in collaboration with the Intergovernmental Authority on...
The National Health Sector Policy 2016-2026
In a significant move towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Eswatini’s Vision 2022, the Ministry of Health launched a comprehensive 2016-2026 National Health Sector Policy to strengthen the country's health systems and advance Universal Health...
Eco-friendly revenues for healthcare: assessing the relationship between green taxation, public health expenditures, and life expectancy in China
The study explores the relationship between green taxation, public health expenditures, and life expectancy in China. It employs fixed-effect and system GMM regression models, revealing that green taxation positively influences life expectancy. Additionally, public...
Indonesia’s Health Ministry unveils new funding initiative for climate-resilient health system
Indonesia's Health Ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), unveiled a new funding initiative to build a more climate-resilient health system.According to Asia News Network, reported by...
Results of the 2023 audit by the Health Insurance Fund: almost 700,000 euros claimed back
The Health Insurance Fund recovered nearly 700,000 euros from healthcare providers last year through continuous monitoring of health insurance claims. "This control has improved partners' awareness when billing for treatment, reducing unjustified claims," said Jelena...
The association of a disability-targeted cash transfer programme with disability status and healthcare access in China
In 2015, the Chinese Government launched a cash transfer for the disabled in difficulties and caring for people with severe disabilities. This study investigates the association between China's disability-targeted cash transfer programme and disability status, as well...
Kazakhstan opened a national center for orphan diseases
The Republican Center for Orphan Diseases (RCOD) started its work on June 1st of 2024, marking a contribution to children's health on the International Childrens' Day. The main goal of the center is to improve medical care and quality of life for patients with rare...
Long-term care financing: lessons for low- and middle-income settings: Brief 7: Promoting quality and value in long-term care
Improving the quality and safety of long-term care for older adults in low- and middle-income countries requires robust quality assurance frameworks, comprehensive data collection, and inclusive research practices- WHO Centre for Health Development. This policy brief...
Reconciling devolution with health financing and public financial management: challenges and policy options for the health sector
Effective devolution, health financing, and public financial management are crucial for advancing universal health coverage, and targeted policy solutions can address existing challenges in these areas across seven Asian and African countries. This paper published in...
The advocacy coalition of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes in Indonesia
This study aims to generate insights into the actors involved in the discourse of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) tax adoption in Indonesia to inform their advocacy and communication efforts using the Advocacy Coalition Framework and Discourse Network Analysis. Since...