Federal health insurance fund is streamlining information systems of regional insurance funds to create a single federal-level information system
The transfer of the functionality of regional information systems to the federal level and the aggregation of data from all regions is a key task for the Federal Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (FOMS) in the field of digital transformation. This was stated by Federal...
Severe budget cuts in Kenya threaten health crisis and UHC goals
News by Gilbert Nakweya published in the BMJ Journal on the 23rd of May reports that Kenya is on the brink of a severe health crisis, with the government planning to slash the health budget by two-thirds in the next financial year.Nakweya highlighted the following...
77th WHA: WHO urges more investment in universal health coverage despite funding hurdles
The WHO urges prioritising primary healthcare and increasing domestic health spending to achieve universal health coverage at the 77th World Health Assembly held in Geneva last week. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stakeholders in the health sector...
Vaccination coverage in Côte d’Ivoire: over 200 billion USD invested by GAVI
Côte d'Ivoire's top health official praised the excellent partnership between his country and Gavi. He pleaded for this collaboration to continue even after the transition out of eligibility, so that the country can continue to capitalize and avoid stock-outs. The...
30 brand-name medicines essential for cancer treatment will be given free of charge to children in Mongolia
WHO, UNICEF, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in coordination with Mongolia’s Ministry of Health, launched the Global Platform for Improving the Supply of Children's Cancer Medicines. The project, running until 2027, provides essential cancer medicines free...
66% of healthcare in Côte d’Ivoire is financed by domestic resources
Health in Côte d'Ivoire is 44% financed by external resources, announced the Minister in charge of health during a panel discussion organized on Tuesday May 28, 2024 by the Global Fund, the African Union, the GFF, the Pepfar, on the sidelines of the 77th World Health...
Fighting malaria: treatment now free of charge in Côte d’Ivoire
The coordinating director of the National Malaria Control Program (PNLP) announced on April 23, 2024 that malaria treatment in Côte d’Ivoire is now free for all ages in public health centers nationwide."The treatment of uncomplicated malaria is free for all ages, and...
Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly passes a resolution on the economics of health for all
The World Health Assembly has passed a landmark resolution to align economic policies with health and well-being, emphasising multi-sectoral collaboration and shifting focus from the financing of health services to the social determinants of health. Last week, the...
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...
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...
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...