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Financial Protection Archives - Page 9 of 94 - P4H Network
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The Economics Behind Health and Equity
The Economics Behind Health and Equity

Country-specific approaches to financing health systems and vaccines in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region can improve health outcomes while reducing out-of-pocket expenditure - Salzburg Global SeminarMENA Health Financing: The Middle East and North Africa...

Health Financing Progress Matrix assessment
Ethiopia

This report provides a concise summary of Ethiopia's Health Financing Progress Matrix assessment, identifying strengths and weaknesses in the health financing system, and priority areas of health financing that need to be addressed to drive progress towards Universal...

Achieving universal social protection for people with tuberculosis

The Lancet Public Health paper discusses how to improve financial protection for people suffering from tuberculosis through a social benefits package drawing from the discussions of the UN High-level meeting on tuberculosis last year, to ensure tangible results.This...

Lower health care costs in Burkina Faso
Lower health care costs in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso

At its traditional cabinet meeting, the Burkinabe government approved a significant reduction in the fees for CT scans, MRIs and haemodialysis. These cost reductions range from 50 to 60% and are scheduled to take effect from the end of April 2024."The Council (of...

Out-of-pocket fees for health care in Australia: implications for equity
Australia

Despite the presence of universal health care in Australia, out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses remains a concern, particularly among vulnerable groups, including socio-economically disadvantaged people and older Australians with high healthcare needs. This article examines...

Health equity in Ireland
Health equity in Ireland
Ireland

The implementation of the government of Ireland’s 10 year health reform (SlainteCare) moves the country towards universal, single-tiered healthcare, where patients are treated on medical need rather than ability to pay.In 2022, public funds covered 77% of total...

Achieving universal social protection for people with tuberculosis

New Lancet article says that while a global commitment was made to provide social protection for people with tuberculosis, there is a lack of concrete actions and investment plans to achieve this goal.This article discusses social protection for people with...

EU, Africa partner on stronger health systems and social protection
EU, Africa partner on stronger health systems and social protection

The European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) launched four new initiatives to improve health systems and social protection in Africa. These initiatives are part of the EU's Global Gateway investment strategy.Three health-focused initiatives aim to: Strengthen health...

Bolivia: 7.4 million people enrolled in the Unified Health System
Bolivia: 7.4 million people enrolled in the Unified Health System
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Children, women, young people and adults in Bolivia who do not have health insurance can register with their identity card and receive the benefits of the Unified Health System.According to statements made by the Deputy Minister of Health Insurance and Management of...