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.
Law on Mandatory Health Care Insurance in The Republic of Albania
Law on Mandatory Health Care Insurance in The Republic of Albania No. 10 383, dated 24.2.2011 (latest amendment no. 65/2023, dated 21.7.2023) establishes the framework for mandatory health care insurance in the Republic of Albania. This law has been amended multiple...
How feasible is it to mobilize $31 billion a year for pandemic preparedness and response? An economic growth modelling analysis
In their article "How feasible is it to mobilise $31 billion a year for pandemic preparedness and response? An economic growth modelling analysis," Minahil Shahid, Marco Schäferhoff, Garrett Brown, and Gavin Yamey explore the viability of raising $31.1 billion...
Influence of Government Effectiveness, Health Expenditure, and SDGs on Life Expectancy in Pakistan
This study examines how government effectiveness, health expenditure, and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) impact life expectancy in Pakistan from 2000 to 2020. The results carry important policy implications, emphasizing the need for strategic...
Sustaining progress towards universal health coverage amidst a full-scale war: learning from Ukraine
In a recent commentary article in Health Policy and Planning, authors Jarno Habicht (World Health Organization Office for Ukraine), Mark Hellowell (School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom), and Joe Kutzin (Independent...
Effects of private health insurance on medical expenditure and health service utilization
The study, titled "Effects of Private Health Insurance on Medical Expenditure and Health Service Utilization in South Korea: A Quantile Regression Analysis," was authored by Kristine Namhee Kwon and Wankyo Chung and published in BMC Health Services Research. In South...
General Health Law
The purpose of Law No. 423 is to protect the right of the inhabitants of Nicaragua to "enjoy, preserve and recover their health", establishing for this purpose the legal provisions and special norms required for its enforcement in the country. The Ministry of Health...
WHO: new evidence on financial protection in Bulgaria
WHO Regional Office for Europe published a short report titled "Can people afford to pay for health care? New evidence on financial protection in Bulgaria" (2022). The following overview from WHO gives a snapshot of the report's content: This report is the first...
Impact of healthy lifestyle factors on life expectancy and lifetime health care expenditure: Nationwide cohort study
The article "Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Factors on Life Expectancy and Lifetime Health Care Expenditure: Nationwide Cohort Study," authored by Wei-Cheng Lo, Tsuey-Hwa Hu, Cheng-Yu Shih, Hsien-Ho Lin, and Jing-Shiang Hwang, explores the effects of healthy lifestyle...
Implementation guidelines for Networks of Practice-2024
The Networks of Practice (NoP) initiative aims to enhance access to quality essential health care in Ghana by 2030 through improved coordination and resource sharing among health providers within specific geographical areas, addressing challenges like poor referral...
WHO Political economy analysis for health financing
"Political Economy Analysis for Health Financing: A ‘How to’ Guide," published by the World Health Organization, provides a structured approach to analyse key political economy factors impacting health financing reform. This guide emphasises the importance of...
Bangladesh Health Financing Progress Matrix Assessment 2021
The Health Financing Progress Matrix assessment builds on an extensive body of conceptual and empirical work. It summarizes “what matters in health financing for UHC” into nineteen desirable attributes, which form the basis of the assessment. By identifying areas of...
Bangladesh Healthcare Financing Strategy 2012-2032
The Health Care Financing Strategy 2012-2032 provides a framework for developing and advancing health financing in Bangladesh. It aims at increasing the level of funding for health, ensuring an equitable distribution of the health financing burden, improving access to...
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
The Government of the United States of America introduced the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. Part of this legislation addresses the high cost of drugs to patients by including prescription drug pricing reforms. These measures comprise, among others, lowering...
National health insurance authority annual report-2018
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in Ghana was established to achieve universal health insurance coverage under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The NHIA's responsibilities include registering, licensing, and regulating health insurance...
Strengthening Public Financing of Primary Healthcare in India
Aligning public financing arrangements to service delivery complexities and health outcomes pose intricate challenges in shaping the required reforms. The economic growth and room for increased taxation on health products provide an avenue for increased funding. Smart...