The many documents available on the P4H Network’s digital platform reflect the network’s scope of work. The majority of documents are primary source materials created by country nationals or resources produced by organizations working in social health protection (SHP) and/or health financing (HF).
The collection provides information on SHP and/or HF reforms and universal health coverage processes from around the world as well as topical analysis and research.
What contributes to out-of-pocket health expenditure in Cambodia’s uncovered population?
Out-of-pocket health expenditures (OOPE) in Cambodia significantly contribute to financial hardship for households engaged in informal employment, with healthcare factors being the largest drivers of these costs. The study suggests that the Cambodian government should...
Fostering inclusion: Advancing social health protection for persons with disabilities in Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Viet Nam
Advancing disability-inclusive social protection is essential for achieving universal access to social health protection, which fosters social inclusion and economic participation for persons with disabilities. A holistic approach is needed to ensure that social...
Financial Protection Outcomes in Four East Asian Countries During COVID-19: Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia
This paper analyzes the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and financial protection in four East Asia and Pacific (EAP) countries: Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. It highlights a general improvement in service coverage in...
Aligning universal health coverage and global health security: Insights from Cambodia
The research article titled "Synergies and dis-synergies between universal health coverage and global health security: A case study of Cambodia," published in the Journal of Global Health, explores the intersections between universal health coverage (UHC) and global...
Institutional frameworks in health financing in systems in Cambodia
This report by Virgile Pace includes an analysis of the institutional framework of health financing systems in Cambodia and outlines what is needed to strengthen policy frameworks.
Testing P4H Political Economy Tool in Cambodia
This report outlines the pilot testing of the P4H Political Economy Tool (PET) in Cambodia. The PET was piloted to test its pertinence and practical usefulness for P4H country focal person engaged with country specific reforms and political economy processes.
Roadmap towards Universal Health Coverage in Cambodia 2024-2035
The Roadmap towards Universal Health Coverage in Cambodia 2024-2035 has been developed in alignment with the National Social Protection Policy Framework and the concept note on the path toward Universal Health Coverage in Cambodia, as adopted by the National Social...
Extending universal health coverage to informal workers: a systematic review of health financing schemes in low- and middle- income countries in Southeast Asia
This systematic review aims to synthesize the published evidence of the extent to which health financing schemes aimed at extending universal health coverage (UHC) to informal workers (IWs) in low- and middle-income countries in Southeast Asia have improved...
Assessment of the Cambodian National Social Security Fund’s health insurance schemes
This study aims to analyse the design, operation and achievements of the health insurance schemes of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in Cambodia, and to propose options and ideas for improvement. The research was conducted in consultation with NSSF...
Assessing progress towards universal health coverage in Cambodia: Evidence using survey data from 2009 to 2019
This study aims to assess the Cambodian health system's performance in terms of financial protection during 2009 to 2019. The results indicate that from 2009 to 2017, Cambodia made substantial improvements in financial protection. However, the trend has reversed...
Cambodia: National Social Protection Policy Framework 2016-2025
This document elaborates Cambodia's National Social Protection Policy Framework 2016-2025 and the Royal Government of Cambodia’s strategic plans to ensure income security for all citizens, promote their welfare, strengthen social solidarity and maximize poverty...
Cambodia: National Social Security Fund Report on Annual Achievements 2022 and Action Plans
Following the enactment of the Law on Social Security Schemes (2019), four social security schemes—occupational risk, healthcare, pension, and unemployment—were introduced, all overseen by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). These schemes mandate to provide...
Cambodia: Guidelines for the Benefit Package and Provider Payment of the Health Equity Fund
Health equity fund (HEF) is a social health protection scheme aimed at enabling access to essential health care among the poor for free of charge in public health facilities in Cambodia. The guidelines describe the standard benefit packages and provider payments for...
Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategy – Phase I
This document outlines Cambodia's pentagonal strategy-Phase I, focusing on growth, employment, equity, efficiency, and sustainability. The pentagonal strategy is a long-term socioeconomic plan aligned with Cambodia Vision 2050, to be implemented over the next 25...
Health financing challenges in Southeast Asian countries for universal health coverage: a systematic review
This study investigated health financing challenges in achieving UHC among countries in Southeast Asia using a systematic review. The study also provided policy recommendations at regional and national levels. The 10 countries were included in the systematic review:...