GIZ, Amref Health Africa, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are joining forces to unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for social health insurance. Together, they are developing an interactive e-Learning course designed to help policymakers and...
Uzbekistan’s health delegation visited Lithuania (Aug 18–22, 2025) to learn from its universal insurance model. The study tour shared lessons on governance, payments, and digital tools to guide upcoming reforms. Vilnius, Lithuania – 18–22 August 2025: A high-level...
Liberia’s Health Ministry trained seven counties on financial management under the PBF Program to boost accountability and service delivery. Officials stressed sustainability as donor funding declines, with the World Bank-backed training seen as vital for...
The Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2025, themed ‘Sustainable UHC for Better Health: The SAFE Path—Sustainability, Adequacy, Fairness, and Efficiency,’ will take place in Bangkok from November 24–28, 2025. Applications are open until September 19.The Thai UHC Journey...
The BMZ is assisting the Uzbek government in implementing its national health strategy and reforming its social protection system. The aim is to provide comprehensive access to health services for all people in Uzbekistan in a system that discriminates against no-one....
Since 2010, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised over $18 billion through specialized theme bonds to address critical challenges in water, education, and healthcare across the Asia-Pacific region, significantly improving access to clean water, educational...
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the need to invest in the service capability and resilience of the health systems of Pacific Island countries. Responding to this need, the World Bank launched three Health System Strengthening operations in Samoa (2020), Kiribati...
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...
The WHO Winter School in Tajikistan, held between 6-8 February, is a leading model for advancing universal health coverage through cross-sectoral collaboration, capacity building, and strategic health reforms. The WHO Winter School in Tajikistan, which recently...
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...
The Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) in Nepal, with support from WHO, held a three-day workshop on financial protection for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) from February 17-19, involving various health officials and development partners. The Ministry of Health...
The international convention "Cuba-Health 2025" will take place in April of this year. This international conference addresses both single health issues, and guarantees for equity of access. The Ministry of Public Health of Cuba announces the V International...
Africa CDC designates nine National Public Health Institutes as regional Centers of Excellence, allocating $1.6M for equipment, training, and capacity building to enhance disease control.The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has allocated...
The Virtual Diploma in Health Economic Evaluation, which began on February 17, is still in progress, training professionals in health economic analysis. The Virtual Diploma in Health Economic Evaluation, organized by the Universidad de Antioquia, began on February 17...
The Lugano Summer School to be held between 21-23 August will explore methods for tracking health spending, measuring efficiency, and using provider payment systems to improve health sector performance and inform policy reforms. The Lugano Summer School is offering an...
