Health aid declines signal urgent need for renewed investment
According to an analysis by ONE.org, health aid fell to a 13-year low in 2021, jeopardising global health advancements. As funding priorities shift after COVID-19, there is an urgent need to reprioritise health investments. An analysis from ONE.org reveals a...
Health Fund in Africa raises $100 million to enhance healthcare access
The Transform Health Fund has raised $111 million to improve healthcare in Africa, focusing on innovative health models. It aims to enhance access to care for vulnerable communities across the continent. On October 3, 2024, AfricInvest and the Health Finance Coalition...
France and Egypt bolster efforts to achieve universal health coverage
Egypt and France reaffirmed support for Egypt’s universal health coverage reform. AFD’s €210M funding aids primary healthcare and social protection, aiming for nationwide UHC by 2032. On September 30, 2024, Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and...
Health financing in Gabon: towards the establishment of an integrated mechanism
On September 11 and 12, 2024, Gabon's capital hosted a high-level meeting on health financing. The purpose of the meeting was to sign a letter of commitment from the participating experts, setting up the mechanism for funds managed directly by the Ministry of Health....
PhilHealth to further increase overall health benefit package by 30 percent
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) expects to implement another round of 30-percent increase in all its benefit packages to reduce out-of-pocket expenses of PhilHealth beneficiaries.According to Filane Mikee Cervantes reported in the Philippine...
5th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends on Universal Health Coverage
On September 24, the 5th Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Universal Health Coverage and Global Health, themed ‘Financial Protection: The Key to Unlocking Universal Health Coverage and Ensuring Equitable Access for All,’ was held at the UN...
Thailand’s Healthcare System and the Role of HTA: A Model of UHC
Thailand’s healthcare system, notable for achieving Universal Health Coverage in 2002, spends about 5% of its GDP on healthcare, resulting in impressive health outcomes, including increased life expectancy and reduced infant mortality rates. Despite its successes,...
More Singaporeans will get higher healthcare subsidies
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced an increase in public healthcare subsidies across range of services for Singaporean residents, beginning from October 1. This increase will benefit approximately 1.1 million residents.As reported by Daphne Yow in CNA, the MOH...
2025 Irish national budget allocates record funding for health
The newly released 2025 Irish national budget includes substantial increases in funding for health. While direct funding to reduce costs to patients is explicit for some aspects of women’s health, this public funding will also benefit patients who use the health...
UN Report says hunger remains persistently high as global crises worsens
The latest UN report reveals that 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, highlighting the urgent need for increased financing and global action to address food insecurity and malnutrition. According to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World...
Uzbekistan’s State health insurance fund accelerates the launch of the “Electronic polyclinic” and “Electronic hospital” information systems
Uzbekistan is gradually introducing state health insurance under a September 5, 2024 presidential decree. Implementation begins October 1 in Tashkent and Syrdarya, expanding to Karakalpakstan by January 1, 2025. The Electronic Health Care system will integrate medical...
P4H and RDI announce collaboration to support innovation in health and social protection for Persons Living with a Rare Disease
Rare diseases cause significant financial hardship, including high medical costs and lost income. P4H Network and RDI are collaborating to advocate for innovative health financing solutions to reduce this burden.Rare diseases affect more than just health: they are...
Oncology treatment available to insured population in Peru
169 thousand insured with various oncological diagnoses were treated between 2023 and 2024 nationwideThe Seguro Integral de Salud (SIS) transferred US$ 104 million between 2023 and 2024 for the care of 169 thousand policyholders with various oncological diagnoses. The...
OHE on its 2023 Annual Lecture on the economics of health in a shifting climate
Article on the 2023 OHE Annual Lecture, highlights the need for a One Health approach to address climate change, emphasising that healthcare is a major carbon emitter and its environmental impact significantly affects global health. The Office of Health Economics...
Oman updates compulsory health insurance policy
Oman is set to launch a compulsory health insurance policy, expected to take effect once the electronic platform is fully operational by the end of 2025. The new Dhamani scheme will require basic minimum health coverage that encompasses a range of services, including...