The number of documents available on the P4H Network’s digital platform reflects 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).
Guidance on social protection for people affected by tuberculosis
Universal social protection is central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the WHO End TB Strategy, with the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting reaffirming its critical role in breaking the cycle of tuberculosis (TB) and poverty, especially amid crises like...
Political Constitution of the Republic of Costa Rica
Article 73 "establishes social insurance for the benefit of manual and intellectual workers, regulated by the system of compulsory contribution of the State, employers and workers, in order to protect them against the risks of illness, disability, maternity, old age,...
Can Debt Relief Transform Somalia’s Health Sector? COVID-19’s Role in Shaping Health Financing
This Amnesty International report critically examines Somalia's fragile healthcare system, highlighting the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need for health financing reform. It underscores how decades of conflict and limited resources have left...
Switzerland’s Federal Law on Health Insurance (KVG)
The Federal Law on Health Insurance (KVG) was first published on March 18, 1994 and came into effect on January 1, 1996. It was introduced as part of a major reform to provide universal healthcare coverage in Switzerland and regulate both health insurance and...
How does Tajikistan’s health sector contribute to the economy?
Health is crucial for societal well-being, supporting productive populations and promoting social cohesion while also contributing to economic stability. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries are facing challenges in balancing health needs with economic...
Japan health system review
This document is the first edition of Japan’s Health System Review (HiT). It provides a detailed description of Japan’s health system, and policy and reform developments as well as achievements and remaining challenges. The document has been divided into 7 sections...
New Zealand health system review
This document is the second edition of New Zealand’s Health System Review (HiT). It provides a detailed description of New Zealand’s health system, and policy and reform developments as well as achievements and remaining challenges. The document has been divided into...
Performance-Based Financing (PBF) Procedures Manual for Health Facilities
This manual provides comprehensive guidelines for implementing Performance-Based Financing (PBF) in Rwandan health facilities, including hospitals and health centers. It outlines the principles, structures, and operational procedures of the PBF system, designed to...
Australia’s health expenditure 2021–2022
This report provides the overview of Australia's health expenditure 2021–2022. It was the third year (and the second full year) of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. During 2021-2022, governments funded around 72.9% of total health spending. In addition, the ratio of...
Final report on the study to set up a CSU management body
The document is the final report of the study prior to the establishment of the management body for universal health coverage in Cameroon, initiated by the Cameroon Ministry of Public Health (MINSANTE) and financed by the French Development Agency (AFD), which...
Hungarian law on compulsory health insurance: Act LXXXIII of 1997
Act LXXXIII of 1997 in Hungary is a law that defines the Hungarian health care system, including which services are free, which are covered by copayment, and which are excluded from prepaid public benefit schemes. This law also establishes the financing of health care...
The future of health technology assessment in low- and middle-income countries
The article titled 'The Future of Health Technology Assessment in Low- and Middle-Income Countries', published in Health Systems and Reform, explores the evolving role of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). As these...
Belize Health Sector Strategic Plan 2014-2024
This strategic plan used a new approach in the development of the strategic objectives for the Ministry of Health and in the organization and delivery of health and wellness services to the population. The World Health Organization Health Determinants framework was...
Tobacco taxation in Latin America and the Caribbean
The OECD report, Tobacco Taxation in Latin America and the Caribbean, delves into the pressing health, economic, and social challenges posed by tobacco use in the region. It highlights significant opportunities for reforming tobacco tax policies to reduce consumption,...
The impact of community-based health insurance on out-of-pocket healthcare spending
The paper examines how Rwanda’s community-based health insurance (CBHI) program influences household healthcare expenditures. Using survey data, the study finds that CBHI significantly reduces out-of-pocket healthcare costs, with an 83% decrease in per capita...