Video – Mr Abdelsalam Hammad Djamouss at the World Health Assembly
Watch the video of Mr. Abdelsalam Hammad Djamouss, Deputy General Manager of Chad's National Health Insurance Fund (CNAS), at the World Health Assembly.
ILO report reveals significant social protection funding gap for low-income countries
The ILO report reveals a massive US$1.4 trillion funding gap needed for universal social protection in low- and middle-income countries, with low-income nations facing the most severe challenges. A new International Labour Organization (ILO) working paper, "Financing...
Advancing health financing reforms: Insights from specialized workshop in Morocco
A workshop in Rabat, Morocco, highlighted a commitment to improve health financing in the Middle East/North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions. Key outcomes included fostering collaboration among ministries and organizations, launching a partnership among major...
The need to sustain funding for Afghanistan health system
The paper discusses the impact of interrupted healthcare funding in Afghanistan post the collapse of the government, leading to decreased health service utilization and excess mortality.The research paper focuses on the repercussions of disrupted healthcare funding in...
Webinar – Can people afford to pay for health care? If not, what can countries do about it? ☂
A webinar on financial protection hosted by the EU Health Policy Platform on 4 June 2024 presents new evidence in 40 countries, highlights the policy choices, and shows what countries in Europe and central Asia are doing to reduce financial hardship, with a spotlight...
Sustainability and Resilience in Pacific Island Health Systems
This report provides an overview of health systems in the Pacific region, focusing on three countries: the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Kingdom of Tonga, and the Republic of Vanuatu across seven health systems domains.The Pacific Islands Countries and...
The Management of Provider Payments in the Universal Coverage Scheme in Thailand
This book explains a provider payment management of the Thailand's Universal Coverage Scheme managed by the National Security Office (NHSO). The information in this book is based on Universal Coverage Scheme’s Fund Management Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2019.This book...
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...