The article "The Role of Socio-Economic Determinants in the Interregional Allocation of Healthcare Resources: Some Insights from the 2023 Reform in the Italian NHS" by Roberto Fantozzi, Stefania Gabriele, and Alberto Zanardi, published in the Journal of Health Policy,...
Effects of cash transfers on tuberculosis outcomes by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors
Study in Nature Medicine shows Brazil’s Bolsa Família Program significantly reduced tuberculosis incidence and mortality, especially among Indigenous, Black, and poor populations, highlighting its role in disease control and poverty reduction.A recent study published...

Special issue of Health Promotion International: Addressing the commercial determinants of health
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...
Tackling the Impact of Cancer on Health, the Economy and Society: Poland
Cancer remains a major public health challenge in Poland, accounting for one in four premature deaths and leading to an estimated 38,400 premature cancer-related fatalities annually. Future cancer health expenditure is expected to rise significantly due to an aging...
How does Tajikistan’s health sector contribute to the economy?
Health is crucial for societal well-being, supporting productive populations and promoting social cohesion while also contributing to economic stability. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries are facing challenges in balancing health needs with economic...

R4D hosting new sustainable nutrition financing platform
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...

Philippines DOF and DOH strengthen collaboration to expand health projects
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...
Urgent need to invest in health systems in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce inequality and achieve Sustainable Development Goals
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...
World Bank investment framework for Nutrition 2024
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,...

UN Report says hunger remains persistently high as global crises worsens
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...

OHE on its 2023 Annual Lecture on the economics of health in a shifting climate
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...

Transforming lives in Mauritania through adaptive social protection
Henniya mint Teyib is one of over 200,000 households benefiting from the Tekavoul National Social Transfer Program in Mauritania, which addresses the country’s significant poverty challenges, with nearly 30% of the population living below the poverty line. The...
Advancing Crisis-Resilient Social Protection Through a Hybrid Social Protection Scheme in Pakistan
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....
Advancing the economics of health for all
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...
Pakistan’s path to universal health coverage
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...