This study investigates the relationship between income and life expectancy in Sweden from 1960 to 2021, revealing a widening gap in life expectancy between different income levels. The disparity increased significantly, with men’s life expectancy gap growing from 3.5...

Renewing New Zealand’s Primary Care System
The report "The Heart of Healthcare: Renewing New Zealand's Primary Care System" highlights the economic benefits of investing in general practice, showing potential cost savings and improved patient care compared to emergency department visits.The report "The Heart...
Sustainable and gender equitable capacity building for health financing in Africa
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...

Thailand to launch Climate Fund to accelerate low-carbon economy
Thailand is in the process of establishing a Climate Fund to provide loans and financial support for greenhouse gas reduction, climate change adaptation, research and innovation, and related initiatives. Thailand’s Climate Change Act is intended to support the...

Turning nutrition pledges into action: World Bank course promotes nutrition-responsive budgeting
The World Bank promotes nutrition-responsive budgeting to turn commitments into action, recognising nutrition as a key social determinant of health. A free course offers tools to support this approach. Adequate nutrition is more than just access to food—it is a...

Navigating donor shifts without sacrificing gender equity in health financing
As donor funding declines, gender equity risks being sidelined in health financing. FAH urges governments to adopt gender-responsive strategies to protect women’s health and achieve universal coverage. As global health systems adapt to decreasing donor support, a blog...
Quick buys for prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases
The research article "Quick Buys for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases" explores cost-effective interventions that can produce measurable health benefits within five years. Despite the proven effectiveness of the WHO Best Buys for tackling...
Gender bias in health financing methods: metrics and data
A new commentary published in BMJ Global Health by Kalipso Chalkidou and Richard Sullivan explores how commonly used economic methods and data in health financing may unintentionally reinforce gender bias. Drawing on findings from The Lancet Commission: Women, Power...
Financing global public goods for health: pandemic preparedness and beyond
The OECD report provides a comprehensive summary of the high-level meeting on global public goods (GPGs) for health, convened by the OECD and the Global Health Centre (GHC) on 27 November 2024 in Geneva. It captures key discussions on the challenges of financing GPGs,...

Thailand to implement carbon tax in 2025
The Thai cabinet has approved the implementation of a carbon tax in 2025 to promote environmental sustainability and address climate change challenges. The levy will be incorporated into the oil tax without impacting retail fuel prices.The Thai cabinet has approved a...

Global health financing must prioritise gender equity to achieve universal coverage
Amref Health Africa’s blog emphasises the need for gender-responsive health financing to achieve universal coverage, showcasing global examples of successful models and highlighting the upcoming AHAIC 2025. Ensuring gender equity in health financing is crucial for...
Redefining global health in the 21st century: Towards a more equitable global health agenda
A commentary published in Global Public Health explores a reimagined framework for global health, drawing on Kate Raworth’s ‘doughnut’ economic model. Authors Michael J. A. Reid and Ingrid T. Katz examine how health systems can balance human well-being with...
A political economy analysis of the legislative response to unhealthy food and beverage marketing in Chile, Canada and the UK
Published in Globalization and Health by Springer Nature, the article A political economy analysis of the legislative response to unhealthy food and beverage marketing in Chile, Canada and the UK by Fiona Sing, Sally Mackay, Boyd Swinburn, and Kelly Garton explores...
The global polycrisis and health inequalities
Courtney McNamara and Clare Bambra, in their article published in the International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services, examine the impact of the global polycrisis on health inequalities. The authors employ a political economy of health...
Projected costs of long-term care for older people in England: The impacts of housing quality improvements
Good quality housing is crucial for public health, yet its economic implications for long-term care have not been extensively studied. This research analyzes how housing improvements can affect future long-term care costs in England, utilizing data from the English...