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Enhancing efficiency of healthcare financing
Enhancing efficiency of healthcare financing
Bangladesh

Achieving UHC requires a variety of financing strategies, including government revenue to support those unable to afford care. It involves coordinating these funding mechanisms to create a sustainable health system that serves the needs of all citizens, particularly...

The Unified Health System has 8 million affiliates
The Unified Health System has 8 million affiliates
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

The public health insurance system in Bolivia, known as the Unified Health System (SUS), has reached 8 million members. Coverage is provided at all health levels, from primary to hospital care. In Bolivia there is the Unified Health System (SUS), the state program...

Rare diseases in France: a subject taken very seriously
Rare diseases in France: a subject taken very seriously
France

France's 7000 rare diseases affect more than 3 million people. France is a pioneer in Europe in implementing a national plan for rare diseases. They are reimbursed up to 100% by the French Assurance Maladie. [ba_gradient_heading title="What is a rare disease?"...

Nigeria’s FEC approves health financing policy through Medipool
Nigeria’s FEC approves health financing policy through Medipool
Nigeria

The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria approved the establishment of Medipool, a purchasing organization designed to lower healthcare costs by negotiating competitive prices for essential medicines and healthcare products, thereby improving access to quality...

Belize Prime Minister announces nationwide Health Insurance rollout
Belize Prime Minister announces nationwide Health Insurance rollout
Belize

The Prime Minister of Belize announces full National Health Insurance (NHI) rollout by the end of 2025.  The NHI has been implemented in phases and now will reach the entire population with the goal of bringing affordable quality health care to all Belizeans.In May...

Saving Australia’s universal healthcare system?
Saving Australia’s universal healthcare system?
Australia

Australian healthcare is in a crisis where inadequate funding and a shortage of professionals have led to rising costs and difficulty accessing essential services. As the nation approaches elections, debates about the future of universal healthcare intensify,...

Underinsured? 75% in India have health policies below Rs 1 million cover
Underinsured? 75% in India have health policies below Rs 1 million cover
India

A recent study indicates that 75% of health insurance buyers in India have coverage of Rs 10 lakh or less, with many underestimating healthcare costs and a significant portion unaware of term insurance benefits. Despite an 18% growth in term insurance in FY24, a lack...