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.
An Analysis of Laws on Health Insurance in Bosnia and Herzegovina
European Union's Council of Europe posted the following legal analysis report on its page dedicated to Social Security Coordination and Social Security Reforms: Document title: “An Analysis of Laws on Health Insurance in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Entity, Brcko District...
Development partner influence on domestic health financing contributions in Senegal: a mixed-methods case study
This study examines how development partners influence domestic health financing in Senegal, which is essential for achieving UHC. Researchers identified four main mechanisms of influence: setting standards, lobbying, providing policy advice, and offering financing....
The State program “Health of the people and demographic security” for 2021-2025 of the Republic of Belarus
By Resolution No. 28 of the Council of Ministers dated January 19, 2021, the State Program "Public Health and Demographic Security" for 2021-2025 was approved. Its goal is to create conditions for improving the health of the population, covering all stages of life,...
Health Insurance Law of North Macedonia
Based on Article 75, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia, the President of the Republic of Macedonia and the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia approved the Law on Health Insurance through Decree on promulgation of...
WHO and the Ministry of Health of North Macedonia assessed barriers to care in rural areas
WHO and the Ministry of Health of North Macedonia published a report that assessed barriers to care in North Macedonia, focusing in rural areas and small urban settlements. In the overview of the report, WHO stated: This study, conducted in North Macedonia, explored...
Croatia: health system summary 2024 by the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, which is part of WHO Regional Office for Europe, published a report titled Croatia: health system summary 2024. According to the authors, this report is based on the Croatia: Health System Review (HiT) published...
Romanian National Health Strategy 2023 – 2030 and the Action Plan
The National Health Strategy 2023 - 2030 of Romania (labeled as Annex no. 1) and the corresponding Action Plan for the period 2023 - 2030 (labelled as Annex no. 2) are approved by the Government Decision and are available at the Ministry of Health's webpage here. The...
The Health Care Insurance Act of the Republic of Serbia
The Health Care Insurance Act of the Republic of Serbia was originally published in the "Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia" Nos. 107/05 and 109/05 in the year 2005. The Act provides access to healthcare services and financial support during times of medical...
Use of healthcare services by the population in Côte d’Ivoire remains low
One of the aims of universal health coverage is to enable everyone to have equitable access to health care and services. This means that the use of health services is determined by health needs rather than other factors. The aim of this policy brief is to inform...
Presentation of the Health Economics Department (DES)
In order to meet the challenges of health financing and optimizing the use of resources made available to the health sector, the Ministry of Health has integrated the creation of a Health Economics Department into its organization.
Mapping resources and monitoring expenditure in the healthcare sector
The Global Financing Facility (GFF)1 is a multi-stakeholder partnership that aims to intensify efforts and increase financial resources for maternal and child health in high-burden countries, with an ever-increasing emphasis on domestic financing2. At the same time,...
Budget analysis 2021 – 2024
The Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage receives an annual budget from the State. The process of drawing up this budget is part of a participatory framework between several ministries. It is framed by organic law No 2014 - 336 of June 05,...
Law on health insurance of Slovakia of 21 October 2004
The Law on health insurance of Slovakia, signed by the Prime Minister of Slovakia Mikulas Dzurinda, and adopted by the Parliament of the Slovak Republic (Národná rada Slovenskej republiky) establishes health insurance, legal relations arising from health insurance and...
Assessing Root Causes and Solutions to Address Cross-Programmatic Inefficiencies in a Subnational Health System: A Case Study of Anambra State, Nigeria
Cross-programmatic inefficiencies in Anambra's health system arise from governance and financing issues, including duplicative roles, misaligned donor priorities, and weak budget implementation. Addressing these root causes could enhance the overall efficiency and...
Does Provider Autonomy Work Well in Tanzania?
The study examines primary care facility autonomy in executing Direct Facility Financing (DFF) in Tanzania. While facilities possess financial management knowledge and some autonomy, challenges like fund disbursement delays and procurement complexities hinder...