The Russian Federation and Kazakhstan offer guidance on rare, or orphan, diseases
Rare, or orphan, diseases are a terrible burden for children and families. They present national challenges for financial protection. Information provided by some P4H Coordination Team members on how the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan address these diseases...
Supportive care, the cornerstone of the end-of-life bill
Following the submission of the report by the Citizens' Convention on the End of Life, the French President announced the creation of a ten-year palliative care strategy and a bill on the end of life. The latter should include the possibility of administering a lethal...
Health: public authorities open discussion on long-term conditions
The French government will be reviewing the relevance of the current system for covering long-term illnesses (ALD). The latter concerns 20% of the French population, and accounts for two-thirds of health insurance reimbursements. Frédéric Valletoux, le ministre...
Supplementary health insurance: the CNLE gives its opinion
In accordance with the law, the French government asked the CNLE (Conseil national des politiques de lutte contre la pauvreté et l'exclusion sociale) to issue an opinion appended to the annual report on supplementary health insurance. This year, the Board welcomes the...
NHIMA expands free health insurance to vulnerable groups under cash transfer
Under Zambia's Ministry of Health, the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) has begun extending free NHIS coverage to poor and vulnerable populations. This aims to provide financial risk protection to those who can't afford the scheme and are at risk...
Video – Mr Abdelsalam Hammad Djamouss at the World Health Assembly
Watch the video of Mr. Abdelsalam Hammad Djamouss, Deputy General Manager of Chad's National Health Insurance Fund (CNAS), at the World Health Assembly.
ILO report reveals significant social protection funding gap for low-income countries
The ILO report reveals a massive US$1.4 trillion funding gap needed for universal social protection in low- and middle-income countries, with low-income nations facing the most severe challenges. A new International Labour Organization (ILO) working paper, "Financing...
Advancing health financing reforms: Insights from specialized workshop in Morocco
A workshop in Rabat, Morocco, highlighted a commitment to improve health financing in the Middle East/North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean regions. Key outcomes included fostering collaboration among ministries and organizations, launching a partnership among major...
Webinar – Can people afford to pay for health care? If not, what can countries do about it? ☂
A webinar on financial protection hosted by the EU Health Policy Platform on 4 June 2024 presents new evidence in 40 countries, highlights the policy choices, and shows what countries in Europe and central Asia are doing to reduce financial hardship, with a spotlight...
Health Ministry signed a memorandum with Mobicom Corporation to cooperate in digital transition, budget and financing reforms
The Ministry of Health of Mongolia signed a memorandum of cooperation with "Mobicom Corporation" (the largest mobile phone operator in Mongolia) to promote cooperation in the health sector. Specifically, the Ministry of Health hopes to seek help in implementation of...
A workshop brings together key stakeholders to discuss future of health financing reforms in Uzbekistan
In a significant step toward enhancing the capacity for health system financing, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan co-hosted a two-day workshop from April 30 to May 1, 2024. This event convened key stakeholders, including...
Ramaphosa enacts landmark NHI Bill for equitable healthcare
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the NHI Bill into law, aiming to provide equal access to healthcare, reduce disparities, and tackle poverty. The NHI seeks to make healthcare more affordable and efficient. Implementation will be gradual, involving both public...
Work stoppage without waiting period now possible in the event of miscarriage
Whether you're an employee, a craftswoman, a shopkeeper or a self-employed professional, you can benefit from sick leave without a waiting period if you suffer a spontaneous interruption of pregnancy (miscarriage).Since January 1, 2024, in the event of spontaneous...
Doubling of deductibles: the Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Maladie Council opposes
As announced by French President Emmanuel Macron on January 16, 2024, healthcare deductibles and co-payments will be increased over the course of the year. The ministries concerned have submitted three draft decrees to the CNAM Board for prior approval.Created in...
Deductible amounts will soon double
The government has decided to double the amount of the various medical deductibles, which have never been increased since their creation. The new amounts are due to come into force gradually, by mid-June 2024.France is the world's third-largest spender on healthcare,...