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.
Financial barriers to primary health care in Aotearoa New Zealand
Co-payment is required for visits to general practitioners and for collecting prescriptions. This study aims to investigate the impact of user co-payments on access to health care, with a focus on inequities for indigenous Māori populations in New Zealand. Findings...
Out-of-pocket fees for health care in Australia: implications for equity
Despite the presence of universal health care in Australia, out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses remains a concern, particularly among vulnerable groups, including socio-economically disadvantaged people and older Australians with high healthcare needs. This article examines...
Hospital utilization among urban poor in Indonesia in 2018: is government-run insurance effective?
The study investigates the effectiveness of national health insurance on hospital utilization among the urban poor in Indonesia.Results indicate that individuals with national health insurance are more likely to use a hospital compared to those who are uninsured....
Population ageing and sustainability of healthcare financing in China
China has already transitioned into a society deeply affected by ageing demographics. The study examines the impact of population ageing on health financing and the sustainability of current healthcare financing models in China.This study discusses challenges faced by...
Comparison of health spending in France and Germany
The report by IRDES examines healthcare expenditures in France and Germany, two countries with similar spending levels (over 12% of GDP) despite having distinct healthcare systems. Germany: Pioneered social health insurance, offering universal coverage through a...
Sustainable Healthcare Financing for SDG3 in ASEAN-6
The report by the London School of Economics and Political Science argues for the creation of capacity in (national) budgets that can be used for specific purposes without compromising their financial stability and sustainability in ASEAN-6. The report discusses the...
Technical consultation workshop on primary healthcare financing reforms
The document outlines the proceedings and outcomes of a Technical Consultation Workshop on Primary Healthcare Financing Reform held in Ethiopia from August 16th to 18th, 2023. The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia organized it with the Ethiopian Health Insurance Service,...
Achieving universal social protection for people with tuberculosis
New Lancet article says that while a global commitment was made to provide social protection for people with tuberculosis, there is a lack of concrete actions and investment plans to achieve this goal.This article discusses social protection for people with...
Extending financial protection by tackling non-financial barriers: A case study from Senegal
The case study focuses on health equity to identify promising approaches and strategies drawn from Senegal's experience to ensure more equitable financial protection, particularly for underserved and socially excluded populations.The aim of this case study in Senegal...
Loi portant Régime d’assurance maladie au Burkina Faso
Long-Term Care Service Coverage: brief 4: Lessons for benefits package in LMI Setting
WHO Centre for Health Development Brief: Designing long-term care benefits entails clear needs assessment criteria, regular evidence-based revisions, and transparent administration to ensure equitable access, with higher needs levels receiving more comprehensive...
The economic effect of financial compensation in China’s healthcare system: comprehensive insights regarding supply and demand factors
In China, government funding affects healthcare costs differently depending on whether it's directed towards supply or demand, with regional variations in effectiveness. This study examines the impact of government subsidies on residents' health and healthcare...
Strategic Plan 2022-2026 of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Microfinance in Benin
This sector strategy will be offered to all players as a frame of reference to better target and organize their interventions in the short and medium term. Hence the need to adapt MASM's strategic plan not only to this imperative, but also to the directives of the Loi...
Financing Solutions for NCDs and Mental Health
This policy brief outlines the NCD Alliance's key priorities for the 2nd Global Dialogue on Sustainable Financing for NCDs and Mental Health (GFD2) organised by the WHO and the World Bank. The GFD2 aims to incorporate NCDs and mental health responses into national...
Benin National Development Plan 2018-2025
Based on the Benin 2025 Alafia vision, the 2018-2025 National Development Plan incorporates new economic and social development challenges at national, African and international levels. The NDP 2018-2025 is structured around the following major themes: i) human...