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.
Health Financing Progress Matrix (HFPM) Assessment: Kenya 2023
The HFPM assessment report comprehensively evaluates Kenya's health financing system using the WHO's HFPM framework. This assessment reviews Kenya's progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by examining key areas of health financing, including revenue raising,...
Connecting the dots for leveraging quality data in health care in Africa and Asia
The report 'Connecting the Dots: Quality-of-Care Data for Purchasing Primary Health Care in Burkina Faso, Kenya, the Philippines, and Uganda', published by ThinkWell, explores the critical role of quality-of-care data in enhancing purchasing decisions for primary...
A case for increasing taxes on cigarettes, vapes and oral nicotine pouches, Kenya
In the article titled "A case for increasing taxes on cigarettes, vapes and oral nicotine pouches, Kenya," published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization, the authors examine the challenges posed by Kenya's current tax policies on tobacco and nicotine...
Health investments key to Kenya’s economic growth, new study reveals
The study emphasizes the macroeconomic importance of health, advocating for increased investment in healthcare as a crucial strategy for economic growth. Healthier populations contribute to a stronger economy and greater productivity, making healthcare investment a...
Reconciling devolution with health financing and public financial management: challenges and policy options for the health sector
Effective devolution, health financing, and public financial management are crucial for advancing universal health coverage, and targeted policy solutions can address existing challenges in these areas across seven Asian and African countries. This paper published in...
Kenya Universal Health Coverage Policy 2020-2030
The Kenya Constitution and Vision 2030 mandate the provision of high-quality healthcare for all citizens. To align with this, the Ministry of Health developed the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) policy for 2020-2030, aimed at significantly improving health outcomes in...
Kenya Health Policy 2014-2030
The Kenya National Health Policy aims to improve the nation's health status in alignment with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Vision 2030, and global commitments. It underscores the government's commitment to achieving high health standards, responsive to population...
Social Health Insurance(General) Regulations, 2023
Kenya is currently undergoing a transition from the 57-year-old National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This shift aims to ensure equitable access to healthcare services for the impoverished and those in the informal sector...
Examining multiple funding flows to public healthcare providers in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia and Vietnam
This study examines multiple funding flows and describes the potential effect of multiple payment streams on healthcare provider behaviour in low- and middle-income countries.Findings from case studies conducted in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia, and...
Citizen engagement in national health insurance in rural western Kenya
Kenyans know of health insurance but don't trust it. Low awareness of benefits and poor communication hurt enrollment. Study in the Health Policy and Planning Journal suggests better explanations and clearer performance reporting to build trust.Many Kenyans are aware...
COVID-19 purchasing adjustments: Insights from 8 middle-income countries
Journal of Health Policy and Planning (Oxford University Press) article examines COVID-19's impact on health purchasing in eight middle-income countries, revealing adjustments in benefit packages and payment methods amid financing challenges and concerns about...
A study on cost-effectiveness and budget impact of HPV vaccination programs in Kenya
The study evaluates the cost-effectiveness and budget impact of HPV vaccination programs for ten-year-old girls in Kenya as the country transitions from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, support. Using a static cohort model, it compares four vaccines (CECOLIN, CERVARIX,...
The Effects of Health Purchasing Reforms on Equity, Access, Quality of Care, and Financial Protection in Kenya: A Narrative Review
Kenya's health purchasing reforms improved access and financial protection but face challenges like service awareness and delayed payments, requiring coordinated interventions. This review examines health purchasing reforms in Kenya and their impact on health system...
Building resilient health financing in the wake of COVID-19: case studies of subnational health budgeting in Kenya
In 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic illustrated like nothing else in recent history the importance of building resilient health systems. The diversion of health system resources to address COVID-19 care led to a disruption of essential health services which affected...
Does the informal sector in Kenya have financial potential to sustainably prepay for health care? Implications for financing Universal Health Coverage in low-income settings
In this article, the authors critically examined the financial potential of informal sector entities, assessing their ability to prepay for health care and influence decisions regarding the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) financing approaches in Kenya. Data were...