At a recent Global Fund event in Geneva, leaders from 14 countries, including India, the Philippines, and Rwanda, shared strategies for optimizing healthcare spending through improved public financial management.
From July 3-5, 2024, the Global Fund hosted a forum in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together leaders from 14 nations to discuss sustainable health financing and public financial management (PFM) systems. The event featured insights from India, the Philippines, and Rwanda, emphasizing the importance of efficient government spending and strategic fiscal management.
India highlighted its progress in streamlining procurement processes through the Government e-Marketplace (GEM) portal and addressing challenges in public financial management. The Philippines discussed the importance of decentralizing fiscal responsibilities to sub-national governments, enhancing tax efficiency, and aligning national priorities with donor expectations. Rwanda showcased its successful integration of Global Fund resources into its PFM systems, advocating for policy coherence and fiscal consolidation to build resilient health systems.
The discussions underscored a collective commitment to advancing sustainable health financing in the face of global challenges, with each country sharing valuable lessons and strategies for optimizing healthcare spending.
