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,...
The article "Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Factors on Life Expectancy and Lifetime Health Care Expenditure: Nationwide Cohort Study," authored by Wei-Cheng Lo, Tsuey-Hwa Hu, Cheng-Yu Shih, Hsien-Ho Lin, and Jing-Shiang Hwang, explores the effects of healthy lifestyle...
Aligning public financing arrangements to service delivery complexities and health outcomes pose intricate challenges in shaping the required reforms. The economic growth and room for increased taxation on health products provide an avenue for increased funding. Smart...
As the healthcare sector emerges as a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, health economics offers a pathway to sustainable, climate-resilient healthcare. Through evidence-based strategies, the sector can reduce its environmental footprint while...
Blog by The Collective explores rebranding degrowth through a wellbeing economy, challenging capitalism's growth focus. It highlights diverse influences and the struggle to scale wellbeing policies, urging a shift to prioritise human and planetary health. In a...
The report underscores the critical need for robust regulatory measures and coalition-building to counteract the harmful influence of commercial determinants on noncommunicable diseases in the WHO European Region. This report by the World Health Organization European...
The World Health Assembly has passed a landmark resolution to align economic policies with health and well-being, emphasising multi-sectoral collaboration and shifting focus from the financing of health services to the social determinants of health. Last week, the...
The Lancet Correspondence suggests using national health insurance to cofinance immunisation in low- and middle-income countries, emphasising the need for self-reliant health systems post-COVID-19. In the global health arena, sustainable immunisation financing poses a...
