Achieving health-related SDG targets requires addressing social, political, and economic determinants of health, which account for 40-60% of health outcomes, compared to 10-25% from clinical medicine. UN member states have committed to achieving universal health...
Vacancy: WHO seeks Senior Health Financing Specialist, Health Financing and Economics Unit
The Health Financing and Economics Department at the World Health Organization in Geneva is looking for a senior health financing expert to lead the HFE Unit. Apply by June 3.The role involves spearheading the development of equitable, efficient, and sustainable...
Social Protection for Health and Wellbeing
Universal health coverage (UHC) and universal social protection (USP) are complementary objectives embedded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With only few years left to meet the SDG targets, it is urgent to strengthen those synergies. Health and...
Consultation for International dialogue on sustainable financing for NCDs and mental health begins
WHO and the World Bank are collaborating to organise the second International dialogue on sustainable financing for NCDs and mental health on 20–21 June 2024. To prepare for this, they are taking feedback through a consultation period from 1 May to 26 May 2024.To...
Rethinking health financing beyong GDP
Research article published in PLOS Global Public Health advocates for moving away from using GDP and GNI as proxies for measuring overall well-being and eligibility for external aid in health. The authors emphasise the need for robust alternative measures in global...
Reflections on GIZ supported costing studies in Asia and Africa
P4H Network has contributed to the costing study in Africa that GIZ has supported, among others, through its country focal person and health adviser in Tanzania.The Healthy DEvelopments article explores a series of complex costing studies supported by GIZ across...
Health financing for women and children amid climate change
The article published in BMJ Global Health explores the risks climate change poses to women children and adolescents, particularly in the most affected regions, and suggests ways to bridge health and climate finance to protect these groups. Women, children, and...
World Bank: Affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030
Focus on improved affordability, expanded geographic reach, and increased scope of services are the goals set at this year's spring meeting in collaboration with the WHO.This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure a basic standard of care throughout every...
Michelin sets up a “decent wage” for all employees around the world
French company, Michelin's announcement of implementing 'universal social protection floor' to benefit employees in all its countries of operation is an example of private sector engagement in driving social health protection. In a recent article published by Les...
ADB and Global Fund join forces to strengthen health systems and advance UHC
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on resource mobilization for the effective delivery of health services to vulnerable populations in Asia and...
Africa cannot afford healthcare but can finance health
Article authored by Dr Githinji Gitahi, Amref Health Africa, calls for the region to go beyond set health funding targets that only concern health service delivery and consider financing social factors that determine healthcare as a more holistic approach to 'Health...
Strategic Disinvestments in Health: Panacea or Mirage?
New blog by the Centre for Global Development explores the value of strategic disinvestment in LMICS. Disinvestment in healthcare seeks to redirect resources, but often encounters complex challenges, requiring strategic planning and political support to be effective....
Out-of-pocket payments for nursing home residents: Balancing financial protection with incentives for efficient use
Implementing a cap on lifetime out-of-pocket payments could improve financial protection for individuals with high care needs in nursing homes. This research article, published by VoxEU, discusses the importance of designing out-of-pocket payments for nursing home...
April issue of socialprotection.org newsletter highlights Integrating health and social protection policies
Socialprotection.org has released its latest newsletter, focusing on the critical integration of health and social protection policies. It highlights the intersection of healthcare access, poverty reduction, and inequality mitigation.Key Highlights: Podcast Series:...
Investing in health: Navigating financing challenges of the post-COVID world
Despite fiscal constraints and shifting priorities, investing in health, through initiatives like the upcoming Health Financing Forum, is valuable for strengthening health systems and advancing universal health coverage in a post-COVID world says this blog published...