Health system measures in Hungary – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Hungary to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: - On 4 April, the government announced a HUF 663 billion (1.4% of GDP) Epidemic Prevention Fund to cover additional health spending, including a 20% wage increase for health...
Health system measures in Iceland – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Iceland to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: Health professionals working at the front get a one-off bonus. The published information can be found here
Consultative Meeting on M&E indicators on Balanced Scorecard for tracking Basic Essential Package of Health Services
A consultative meeting on M&E indicators on Balanced Scorecard for tracking Basic Essential Package of Health Services was held in Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar on July 14, 2020. It was attended by responsible persons from different programs and departments, the WHO and...
Social Protection via One-Window Operations in Pakistan
Healthy DEvelopments currently features an account of the way the Support to Social Protection - Social Health Protection (SP-SHP) project supports Pakistan in enhancing coordination and effectiveness of existing social protection schemes - both at physical service...
Will COVID-19 accelerate UHC?
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of leadership and a multi-sectoral approach – two of the key strengths L4UHC is fostering. But will governments heed the lessons and accelerate UHC’s roll-out? “COVID-19 reinforces the importance of global health – diseases...
COVID – Etat des connaissances sur la PEC en un coup d’œil
« Pas de traitement spécifique spectaculaire mais importance majeure des soins standards de pneumopathie virale sévère » (@nathanpsmad)
COVID / (Le Nouvelliste)
<D'où viennent les cas importés de coronavirus ?> (Le Nouvelliste, 7 juillet 2020) " Quelques jours après la réouverture des frontières du pays, les cas importés du nouveau coronavirus ont presque doublé, passant de 57 à 99..."...
Report on Universal Health Coverage in Cameroon
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has entered its most decisive phase with the 2016-2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, Cameroon is still encountering difficulties in speeding up the implementation of this crucial reform for low- and middle-income...
5th ANNUAL HEALTH FINANCING FORUM: Health Financing Resilience
Community of Practice COVID-19 Health Financing Resiliency Program (HFRP) During the Annual Health Financing Forum (AHFF), we will launch a Community of Practice (CoP)*, providing an opportunity for participants to extend discussions and exchange of ideas beyond the...
Challenges and Solutions to Protecting the Health Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Strategies and Lessons Learned
JOINT EVENT of ACCESS TO COVID-19 TOOLS-Accelerator (ACT-A) HEALTH SYSTEMS GROUP Meeting number: 160 027 8693 Meeting password: W9ni3eRBJP2 Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Health Care Workers (HCWs) worldwide. Shortage of Personal...
Challenges and Solutions to Protecting the Health Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Strategies and Lessons Learned | Seminar on July 8, 2020
JOINT EVENT of ACCESS TO COVID-19 TOOLS-Accelerator (ACT-A) HEALTH SYSTEMS GROUP Wednesday, July 08, 2020 | 8:30am – 10:00am DC Time Click here to find the agenda and information on how to participate. Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately...
5th ANNUAL HEALTH FINANCING FORUM: Health Financing Resilience | July 7-23, 2020
You can find here detailed information on the Annual Health Financing Forum (AHFF) & the Community of Practice COVID-19 Health Financing Resiliency Program (HFRP). The Forum will take place virtually for the first time since the series began in 2016. This...
Mali’s Action Plan 2020-2030 – towards better health for all
Health indicators for the Malian population are alarming, particularly in the areas of maternal health, sexual and reproductive health and child survival. Regional factors such as demographic change, instability and climate change are putting additional pressure on...
Health Financing and Public Expenditure in The Gambia
Health financing is one of the main pillars of the health care system and a decisive factor in its performance in terms of equity, efficiency, and quality. It requires collaboration between the government, donors, other partners and beneficiaries. In The Gambia,...
Learning Brief No.1 on Strategic Purchasing in Myanmar by CPI
Learning Brief No.1: “Strategic” Purchasing: what is it, how are we doing it, and why?