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Cabinet meeting: major advances for the health of all Burkinabes

Cabinet meeting: major advances for the health of all Burkinabes

Burkina Faso

The Minister of Health, Dr Robert Kargougou, chaired a meeting on key reforms: a monthly payment for free care and a digital platform for licenses. These initiatives aim to improve payment regularity and access to healthcare in Burkina Faso. The Minister of Health, Dr...

Ecuador experiences high growth in medical costs

Ecuador experiences high growth in medical costs

Ecuador

According to the WTW Global Medical Trends Survey 2025, Ecuador is among the six Latin American countries where medical costs have grown the fastest this past year. Going to a doctor's appointment, buying medicines or taking out health insurance will be more expensive...

Why has NHS England been abolished and what does it mean for patients?

Why has NHS England been abolished and what does it mean for patients?

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

As announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, National Health Service (NHS) England is being abolished and merged with the Department of Health and Social Care to reduce bureaucracy. This restructuring aims to enhance efficiency, although it may result in job losses...

Forgone care: The blindspot of our health system

Forgone care: The blindspot of our health system

India

UHC is a crucial goal for India and is supported by the Ayushman Bharat initiatives to enhance primary care and health insurance. Despite progress, significant barriers continue to result in forgone care, particularly among vulnerable populations.Universal health...

Financing of the Colombian Health System during a period of reform

Financing of the Colombian Health System during a period of reform

Colombia

Colombia's healthcare system is still in the process of reform. The Ministry of Health indicates that the amounts granted to the capitation payment units in recent years have not been sufficient. It calls for clarification of payment modalities to EPSs for the coming...

Kenya unveils health financing initiative to boost primary healthcare

Kenya unveils health financing initiative to boost primary healthcare

Kenya

The Kisumu Medical and Education Trust (KMET) has launched Tiba Mashinani, a health financing initiative providing loans to private primary healthcare facilities in the Lake Region Economic Bloc, aiming to improve access to quality medical care. The Kisumu Medical and...

Czechia mulls merging health insurers amid persistent financial struggles

Czechia mulls merging health insurers amid persistent financial struggles

Czech Republic

The Czech government is considering merging health insurance funds to enhance efficiency and address financial challenges within the public healthcare system, but stakeholders warn that this approach may not resolve deeper structural issues, such as ongoing deficits...

Why So Many Cambodians Travel Abroad For Medical Care

Why So Many Cambodians Travel Abroad For Medical Care

Cambodia

The author highlights the challenges and misdiagnoses faced in the Cambodian healthcare system that push many to seek medical treatment abroad. It underscores the rising trend of medical tourism due to inadequate domestic options, the financial burden of healthcare,...

Iran’s Escalating Drug Prices Push Cancer Patients to Desperation

Iran’s Escalating Drug Prices Push Cancer Patients to Desperation

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

The drastic increase in drug prices in Iran has left many cancer patients unable to afford essential treatments. Amidst growing public outcry, the Iranian regime prioritizes military and foreign interventions over addressing the healthcare crisis, exacerbating the...