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The Unified Health System has 8 million affiliates

The Unified Health System has 8 million affiliates

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

The public health insurance system in Bolivia, known as the Unified Health System (SUS), has reached 8 million members. Coverage is provided at all health levels, from primary to hospital care. In Bolivia there is the Unified Health System (SUS), the state program...

Nigeria’s FEC approves health financing policy through Medipool

Nigeria’s FEC approves health financing policy through Medipool

Nigeria

The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria approved the establishment of Medipool, a purchasing organization designed to lower healthcare costs by negotiating competitive prices for essential medicines and healthcare products, thereby improving access to quality...

Economists explain how the NHI can work in South Africa

Economists explain how the NHI can work in South Africa

South Africa

Economists express concerns about the viability of South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, citing the government's struggle to secure funding and the potential dismantling of existing medical schemes, which are already under strain. Economists have...

Tanzania, Korea explore ways to make UHC work

Tanzania, Korea explore ways to make UHC work

Tanzania (United Republic of)

Tanzania has partnered with Korea's KOICA to enhance its health sector through a knowledge-sharing initiative, focusing on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and technical assistance from Korea's Q-Deep program. The collaboration aims to develop a comprehensive...

Out-of-pocket spending still high in Morocco despite state efforts

Out-of-pocket spending still high in Morocco despite state efforts

Morocco

Despite notable increases in public spending, Moroccan households continue to shoulder 38% of health costs—well above the WHO's 25% threshold for financial protection.A new report from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection reveals that out-of-pocket payments...

Advocates push to end benefit cuts for hospitalised New Zealanders

Advocates push to end benefit cuts for hospitalised New Zealanders

New Zealand

New Zealanders facing long hospital stays risk financial stress due to a policy that cuts benefits after 13 weeks. Advocates call for reforms to support patients' needs. Rising healthcare costs add to the burden, prompting a public petition for changes to ensure...

Italy strengthens health-care rights for homeless people

Italy strengthens health-care rights for homeless people

Italy

Homeless individuals in Italy face significant health challenges due to poor access to care. A new law enacted in November 2024 aims to improve their access to general practitioners, addressing health inequities and ensuring their right to health care, while also...

Belize Prime Minister announces nationwide Health Insurance rollout

Belize Prime Minister announces nationwide Health Insurance rollout

Belize

The Prime Minister of Belize announces full National Health Insurance (NHI) rollout by the end of 2025.  The NHI has been implemented in phases and now will reach the entire population with the goal of bringing affordable quality health care to all Belizeans.In May...

Vietnam charts path toward universal free healthcare by 2045

Vietnam charts path toward universal free healthcare by 2045

Vietnam

Vietnam's Health Ministry unveils a plan to eliminate healthcare fees, aiming for 100% insurance coverage and equitable access to services by 2045. Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to make universal, free healthcare a reality by 2045. In...

How are infectious diseases driving health inequalities in England?

How are infectious diseases driving health inequalities in England?

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The UKHSA report reveals significant health inequalities in England linked to infectious diseases and environmental health hazards, with those in deprived areas nearly twice as likely to be hospitalized compared to their more affluent counterparts. Moving forward,...

Saving Australia’s universal healthcare system?

Saving Australia’s universal healthcare system?

Australia

Australian healthcare is in a crisis where inadequate funding and a shortage of professionals have led to rising costs and difficulty accessing essential services. As the nation approaches elections, debates about the future of universal healthcare intensify,...

Ghana launches MahamaCares Trust Fund to support chronic disease care

Ghana launches MahamaCares Trust Fund to support chronic disease care

Ghana

Ghana launches MahamaCares Trust Fund to support chronic disease care, covering costs not included in NHIS and investing in infrastructure, training, and research for equitable healthcare access. President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Ghana Medical Trust Fund,...