A new Health Promotion International issue highlights the commercial determinants of health, urging global collaboration to counter harmful corporate practices and protect public health over profit. The latest special issue of Health Promotion International (Volume...
R4D, with partners, launched the Finance Capacity Development Platform (FCDP) to boost sustainable nutrition financing in 66 SUN countries. FCDP offers tools, guidance, and expert networks to help national leaders prioritize and maximize nutrition funding.Results for...
The Philippines' DOF and DOH collaborate on health projects, securing funding for facilities, immunization, and health promotion to boost universal health coverage. The Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Health (DOH) are working together to enhance health...
It is emphasized that structural transformations of development models and a joint effort of the countries are needed to correct the course deviated by the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerate progress towards the achievement of the Goals of the 2030 Agenda for...
The World Bank's Investment Framework for Nutrition 2024 outlines a strategic plan to address global malnutrition and rising obesity rates. Despite improvements, malnutrition remains widespread, with 148 million children still affected by stunting and obesity,...
The latest UN report reveals that 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, highlighting the urgent need for increased financing and global action to address food insecurity and malnutrition. According to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World...
Article on the 2023 OHE Annual Lecture, highlights the need for a One Health approach to address climate change, emphasising that healthcare is a major carbon emitter and its environmental impact significantly affects global health. The Office of Health Economics...
The objective of this paper is to summarize analysis conducted to provide inputs to the Hybrid Social Protection Scheme (HSPS) pilot. The empirical findings suggest that financial literacy, digital inclusion, and family support are key drivers of saving demand....
In the research article published in The Lancet, titled "Rethinking Economic Policy for Health and Wellbeing," the authors explore the consequences of economic growth on health, environmental sustainability, and inequality. While economic expansion over the past...
This paper assesses Pakistan’s progress toward achieving UHC at the national and subnational level. Pakistan’s progress toward UHC aligns closely with its economic development trajectory and policy efforts in expanding UHC program. However, economic underdevelopment...
Long-term economic forecasts by the Ministry of Finance suggest the revenues of the Health Insurance Fund of Estonia will grow by about 3.2% per year, but the expenses will have to increase by 5% per year in 2023–2040 to sustain the current level of access to care....
The Thai UHC Journey Workshop 2024 on "Health Promotion: A Transformative Path Towards Sustainable Health and Well-being" will be held in Bangkok from November 4-8, 2024, with applications open until September 6. This international event is co-hosted by prominent...
This report examines the economic effectiveness of integrated outreach vaccination services to improve childhood immunization rates in Eswatini, currently below the Global Vaccine Action Plan target of 90%. The study conducted by Eswatini's Ministry of Health and...
This study investigates the Health-Led Growth Hypothesis (HLGH) within OECD countries, examining how health expenditures influence economic growth and the role of different health financing systems in this relationship. It offers valuable insights for policymakers on...
Challenges to global food security are a threat to the health and well-being of populations. New UN Report addressing financing this social determinant of health shares Health Policy Watch.The upcoming "State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" (SOFI) report,...
