European Public Health Conference: Tackling health inequalities in times of crisis
On 14 November 2024, EuroHealthNet is organising a plenary on Tackling health inequalities in times of crisis at the European Public Health Conference. Join Plenary 3: Tackling Health Inequalities in Times of Crisis on Thursday, 14 November, from 10:30 to 11:30 Lisbon...
Geneva Health Files essay urges strong financial framework in pandemic agreement to ensure sustainable funding
In a Geneva Health Files essay, Mariska Meurs & Koen Scholten from Wemos advocate for a strong financial framework in the pandemic agreement to ensure sustainable funding for prevention and preparedness, addressing debt and tax reform. The Geneva Health Files has...
Centre for Global Development on scaling up health taxes in 2025
The Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health highlights that raising health taxes could save 50 million lives and raise $3.7 trillion, emphasizing the importance of strategic political leadership. The blog post 2025: A Crucial Year for Scaling Up Health Taxes discusses...
R4D Q&A with Cheryl Cashin and Nathaniel Otoo on strategic purchasing for health
Cheryl Cashin and Nathaniel Otoo discuss strategic purchasing for health in an interview with Results for Development, highlighting its role in maximizing healthcare efficiency and supporting universal health coverage. They also introduce the Strategic Purchasing...
Gavi seeks to redirect unspent COVID-19 funds to future vaccine initiatives
Gavi requests donor approval to repurpose unspent COVID-19 funds and secure $9 billion for future vaccine efforts, Development Today reports. Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, is appealing to its donors to allow the reallocation of billions in unspent COVID-19 funds...
The Supreme Audit Chamber audited the Social Health Insurance Fund and ensured accountability for public financing
The Supreme Audit Chamber audited Kazakhstan’s Social Health Insurance Fund for 2022–2023, covering 3.8 trillion tenge and 770 million medical services. 55.8 million tenge in financial violations were identified and reimbursed. The Fund’s Board approved an action plan...
Highlights from CABRI’s policy dialogue on public financial management
CABRI's August 2024 Policy Dialogue in Mauritius united 13 African nations to explore how public financial management can empower primary healthcare facilities. The event highlighted the value of cross-sector collaboration and pragmatic reforms for health service...
North Macedonia expanded the list of covered medicines by 9 generics (87 drugs) with support from WHO
North Macedonia expanded the positive list of medicines by adding 9 generic medicines, equivalent to 87 medicine names for blood pressure, heart disease, anti-platelet agents, drugs for the treatment of depression and dementia. Health Minister Dr Taravari thanked WHO...
Emergency financing model for the Pandemic Fund
The Pandemic Fund is considering an emergency financing model to streamline funding for public health crises, following its rapid $128.9 million allocation for the mpox outbreak. Discussions include activating funding upon WHO declarations of emergencies -Devex The...
Government of Ecuador allocates funds to health care in response to sectoral crisis
US$50 million were transferred to the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS), the state entity in charge of health care for thousands of members.The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Ecuador confirmed the transfer of US$ 50 million to IESS. The transferred funds...
EU funding in Latvia will help to attract young doctors to work in the public sector
The Ministry of Health of Latvia announced financial incentives for doctors who fill in the vacancies in the public sector. A total of 6.9 million euros from the European Union will allow a one-time compensation equal to nine monthly salaries, between 7000 -16000...
WHO and European Observatory team up to strengthen rehabilitation financing in Ukraine
WHO Ukraine, alongside the European Observatory, launches a study to explore sustainable financing models for rehabilitation services, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s healthcare system amidst growing demand for rehabilitation care.In a new collaborative effort, WHO...
Lithuania’s increased revenue boosts care access and health worker salaries
The Lithuania's healthcare financing has been increased in 2023, which made additional funds available for the Compulsory Health Insurance Fund.The National Health Insurance Fund under the Ministry of Health of Lithuania reports that health care financing has been...
Saudi overhauls healthcare financing
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation of its healthcare system as part of its Vision 2030 initiative, focusing on a comprehensive overhaul of healthcare financing. The new approach shifts from a traditional model, where providers are compensated...
Global collaboration to strengthen pandemic preparedness
IMF, World Bank, and WHO agree to intensify efforts to support global health security through increased financing and technical expertise. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Health Organization (WHO) are enhancing their...