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Healthcare and social welfare systems to merge under new plans in Estonia

Healthcare and social welfare systems to merge under new plans in Estonia

Estonia

Estonia plans to merge health and social care systems for better coordination, but interest groups fear rushed reforms could disrupt services, especially for vulnerable groups. Critics warn unclear funding and added bureaucracy may reduce access and strain providers....

National Health Insurance launch set for June 2026 in Zimbabwe

National Health Insurance launch set for June 2026 in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe plans to launch its National Health Insurance (NHI) in June 2026 to expand universal health coverage, funded through earmarked taxes. With only 13% covered by medical aid, the NHI will target the uninsured majority, aiming to cut out-of-pocket costs and...

Decree modifying the Mexican Institute of Social Security

Decree modifying the Mexican Institute of Social Security

Mexico

The decree modifying the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS-Bienestar) was published. The modifications include financing, unifying transfers between IMSS-Bienestar and governments of the federative entities in the Fondo de Salud para el Bienestar (FONSABI...

Nigeria to Host Health Financing Policy Dialogue In September

Nigeria to Host Health Financing Policy Dialogue In September

Nigeria

Nigeria will host a National Health Financing Dialogue in September to tackle low health investment, with households paying 76% of costs. The forum will push NHIA Act implementation, insurance expansion, and innovative financing, aiming to cut out-of-pocket spending...

Japan seeks to ease Africa’s debt burden with low-cost loans

Japan seeks to ease Africa’s debt burden with low-cost loans

Japan is considering offering low-cost loans to African countries to support debt management and provide an alternative financing option amid shifting global aid and investment patterns.Japan is preparing to expand its support for African nations by offering low-cost...

Why Universal Health Coverage matters in West and Central Africa

Why Universal Health Coverage matters in West and Central Africa

At TICAD in Japan, UHC took center stage as Africa’s young, fast-growing population underscores the need for stronger health systems. Despite funding gaps and persistent risks, the World Bank and partners aim to expand access, boost resilience, and create jobs, with...

Bhutan Celebrates 25 Years of Advancing Health Equity and Sustainability

Bhutan Celebrates 25 Years of Advancing Health Equity and Sustainability

Bhutan

Marking 25 years, Bhutan’s Health Trust Fund reaffirmed its role in financing free healthcare, having ensured Nu. 3.7B for drugs and vaccines. Despite sustainability challenges, it targets innovation, digital tools, and wider investments to secure resilience and...