The Right to Health: Triumph of the Supreme Court of Justice
The article "Right to health, a great triumph of the Supreme Court" by Mauricio Sarmiento Chavero, published on lasillarota.com, highlights that the protection of health in Mexico has been one of the great achievements of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation and...
Universal health coverage: Expertise France brings experts together in Rabat
" Les Rendez-vous de l'Expertise: What solutions are needed to achieve sustainable and effective Universal Health Coverage? ", brought together experts, practitioners and players committed to strengthening social protection on June 4, 2024 for a high-level symposium...
Blog: Transitioning from voluntary to mandatory health insurance in Nigeria
Effective and efficiently utilized health insurance coverage is critical, particularly during times of economic downturn. Health insurance not only promotes health but also offers financial security against overwhelming healthcare costs and reduces the risk of medical...
Hunger reaches record levels in Haiti
As Haiti is hard hit by gang violence, the World Food Program (WFP) has reported that it has rapidly expanded its food aid, reaching over half a million people since the current crisis began in March this year.WFP reaches vulnerable communities with food...
Financing and role of countries in the Pandemic Treaty
According to the Minister of Health, Paraguay did not sign the Pandemics Treaty because "there was no clarity" on the issue of financing and the role of the countries.The Minister of Health gave her report to the plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies on the...
Key lessons from the health insurance referendum
The Swiss population is burdened by a healthcare system that is, in some respects, luxurious by international standards. But the people have once again rejected two initiatives that proposed solutions. Why? And what next? Analysis.An analysis of Sunday's votes on...
What remedy for Switzerland’s healthcare system?
The Swiss rejected the Socialist Party's and the Centre's recipes for limiting rising healthcare costs and the burden they place on households. However, urgent reforms are needed, and several experts believe that solutions will have to be found.On both the left and...
One Sustainable Health for All Foundation unveils new bilingual website
The One Sustainable Health for All Foundation has launched a new website, offering enhanced accessibility in both French and English. This development aims to better serve their global audience by providing comprehensive information on their initiatives and...
CANAM launches campaign against compulsory health insurance fraud
Le Comité Syndical de la Caisse nationale d'assurance maladie du Mali en ordre de bataille contre la fraude à l’Assurance Maladie Obligatoire. Après plusieurs jours de travail, le syndicat a présenté les résultats de sa mission de sensibilisation qui s'est déroulée...
Cambodia has launched the Roadmap for Universal Health Coverage 2024-2035
Cambodia has committed to provide quality healthcare without financial hardship, aligning with the global Sustainable Development Goals, by launching the Roadmap for Universal Health Coverage 2024-2035.On May 23, 2024, Prime Minister Hun Manet officially launched the...
Webinar- Equity in health for all: Advancing social health protection for persons with disabilities
Join us on Thursday, 27 June 2024 for a webinar, discussing findings from ILO-CONNECT research in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam, featuring insights from persons with disabilities and recommendations for inclusive social health protection. In a concerted effort to...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation increases benefits for heat-related illnesses
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) increases benefit package for heat-related illnesses by 30 percent due to continued extreme heat nationwide.The benefit package for heat-related illnesses (e.g., heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion) includes...
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...