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.
Sustaining essential health services in Lao PDR in the context of donor transition and COVID-19
This study examines Lao PDR government's preparedness for the diminishing external assistance and evaluates the transition approaches adopted by donors. The government employs three primary strategies towards donor transition: mobilizing domestic resources, enhancing...
Progress towards universal health coverage in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: monitoring financial protection 2007-2019
The report conducted by the government of Lao PDR with support from WHO presents key results of the analysis of progress on financial protection during 2007-2019 and policy options.Lao PDR has integrated other social health protection schemes into National Health...
Laos’ social health insurance program’s impact on older people’s accessibility and financial security against catastrophic health expense
This study assesses the impact of social health insurance schemes on accessibility and financial catastrophe against catastrophic health expenditures for older people in Lao PDR.Findings shows that despite the existence of various social health insurance schemes,...
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:...
The impact of National Health Insurance upon accessibility of health services and financial protection from catastrophic health expenditure: a case study of Savannakhet province, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Scheme in terms of its accessibility and in providing financial protection from catastrophic health expenditure. The data collection process was implemented in hospitals of two...
Draft ESP costing report
The draft essential health service package costing (ESP) report was prepared by Dr. Shankar Prinja, WB consultant with support by the WB and WHO Lao country office. The study was conducted since early 2019 and covered 121 interventions of the essential health service...
Costing data collection training presentation
Presentation on HIBP costing study training by Dr. Arthorn
Draft Lao PDR Health Financing Strategy 2021 – 2025
Draft Lao PDR Health Financing Strategy 2021 - 2025 based on the samthid direction. This health financing strategy was drafted by the Department of Finance, Ministry of Health with support by the World Health Organization.
Draft Financial Impact Assessment on National Social Security Fund in Response to COVID-19
The financial assessments are conducted by the ILO based on data provided by the NSSF as at 3 April 2020. Due to the short time available, these calculations are approximate and based on a number of assumptions. This overview aims to provide an idea of the magnitude...
Survey report on impact of COVID-19 on business
Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry as national focal point for business throughout the country has conducted ‘COVID-19 Impact on Business Survey’ in April 2020. The purpose of the survey was to gather data on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses throughout...
Presnetation on Normative costing of essential health service package in Lao PDR
Presentation on preliminary findings of normative costing of essential health services packages for Lao PDR by Dr. Shankar Prinja, World Bank consultant
Presentation on progress report of HIBP and facility costing for Lao PDR – Part 1
The presentation delivered by Dr. Arthorn, ILO costing consultant.
Presentation on progress report of HIBP and facility costing for Lao PDR – Part 2
The presentation was delivered by Dr. Manithong Vonglokham, Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute (TPHI).
National health accounts report 2018
Lao NHA report 2018, by MoH Lao PDR.
Analysis of financial incidence
ToR of Financial Incident Analysis