The Maldives and Thailand signed a MoU to enhance cooperation in health care, focusing on strengthening primary health care in the Maldives and improving regulatory systems. The agreement encompasses areas such as training for health professionals, health policy...
In a Comment published in The Lancet, Kumanan Rasanathan, Maylene M Beltran, Alberta A Biritwum-Nyarko, Mark S Blechner, Mark Dybul, Hajime Inoue, and colleagues raise the alarm on the steep decline in development assistance for health and the deepening crisis it has...
Tanzania has partnered with Korea's KOICA to enhance its health sector through a knowledge-sharing initiative, focusing on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and technical assistance from Korea's Q-Deep program. The collaboration aims to develop a comprehensive...
At the third Iran-Africa Cooperation Summit, an Iranian official highlighted the potential for collaboration with African countries in various health sectors while encouraging partnerships with Iranian universities and medical institutions. President Masoud Pezeshkian...
Philanthropies launch $500M fund to improve maternal and newborn health in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to save 300,000 lives by 2030 amid global aid cuts. A coalition of philanthropic organisations—including the Gates Foundation, the Mohamed Bin Zayed Foundation for...
Global health aid is declining, with over 3 billion people in debt-burdened countries. Nations like Nigeria and Thailand are adapting, but coordinated, sustainable solutions are urgently needed. The global health community is facing a critical juncture, as highlighted...
Angola commits USD 5M to Africa CDC, reinforcing African-led health financing, local manufacturing, and cholera response efforts, under President Lourenço’s leadership. In a move to support Africa’s public health independence, Angola has committed USD 5 million to the...
The French Development Agency (AFD) has applauded Egypt's progress in its universal health insurance system, which now serves nearly 5 million beneficiaries across six governorates, highlighting significant improvements in care quality and healthcare governance. Since...
Over the past three decades, the world has made significant progress in improving population health, particularly in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Reductions in infant mortality and the disease burden among young children reflect both socioeconomic...
Across nine African countries, a Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) assessment reveals critical gaps in the health financing workforce. These challenges stem from systemic issues in training and institutional structures. As global funding shifts and domestic...
The World Bank has approved $11.45 million in additional funding to support the Kyrgyz Republic's efforts to enhance primary health care services by improving diagnostic capacity and implementing IT systems within the ongoing Primary Health Care Quality Improvement...
A brief from the Center for Global Development, A New Era for Global Health: Can African Countries Agree a New Compact with External Donors?, highlights the urgent need for African countries to strengthen health financing systems amid growing donor uncertainty. Africa...
The Africa Health Agenda, emphasized at the AHAIC 2025 conference, highlights the urgent need for African nations to shift towards proactive health strategies and sustainable, locally-led financing in response to declining external support and rising health...
Global health partnerships play a crucial role in strengthening health systems, advancing universal health coverage, and addressing pressing global health challenges. The World Bank's latest report examines how these partnerships can be more effectively leveraged to...
The Montreux Collaborative’s latest blog examines how low- and middle-income countries can navigate aid transitions and strengthen domestic health financing for long-term sustainability. The Montreux Collaborative has released a new blog, Precipitated aid transition...
