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Progress in universal health in the Americas

Progress in universal health in the Americas

PAHO’s new report explores unmet healthcare needs, essential service coverage, and financial protection in the Americas. It examines access barriers, economic impacts, and policy gaps, highlighting primary health care's crucial role in advancing equitable, universal...

New EU regulation on Health Technology Assessment takes effect

New EU regulation on Health Technology Assessment takes effect

As of January 12, 2025, the EU's Health Technology Assessment Regulation (EU 2021/2282) is officially in force, marking a significant step towards greater collaboration across 27+ countries in evaluating health technologies to improve healthcare decisions.The European...

PhilHealth Zero Subsidy: Reflection of Government Neglect

PhilHealth Zero Subsidy: Reflection of Government Neglect

Philippines

The decision to completely cut the government subsidy for PhilHealth has sparked criticism, as the agency faces scrutiny over its significant reserve funds while many Filipinos struggle with rising healthcare costs. With the subsidy elimination, PhilHealth will rely...

Brazil exempts taxes on ultra-processed food

Brazil exempts taxes on ultra-processed food

Brazil

Brazil’s exemption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from a selective tax risks worsening non-communicable diseases. Evidence links UPFs to chronic illnesses, highlighting the need for stronger fiscal measures. The Lancet reports that Brazil's decision to exclude...

IMF blog on rethinking health financing

IMF blog on rethinking health financing

IMF blog highlights fragmented health financing and inadequate domestic spending in low-income countries. They call for integrated health systems, better donor coordination, and increased domestic funding to achieve universal health coverage. In their recent blog for...

Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector

Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector

Germany

The German parliament has approved a law to restructure the healthcare system, reducing the number of hospitals, expanding clinics, and streamlining bureaucracy through digitalization. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach described the reform as a "revolution."Germany's...