During COVID-19, Africa's autonomous vaccine financing reduced costs and reliance on aid, highlighting a model for future health system improvements and self-reliance. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa faced the challenge of creating a sustainable model for...
The report highlights the urgent need for increased international and domestic investment in non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control, as current funding is insufficient to address the significant health burdens, especially in low- and middle-income...
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 Development Banks' Joint Roadmap for Climate-Health Finance and Action aims to enhance global health resilience through coordinated investments to mitigate climate-related health risks and strengthen health systems worldwide. In June 2024, eleven Multilateral and...
The Development Banks’ Joint Roadmap for Climate-Health Finance and Action aims to significantly increase and prioritize investments to address the health impacts of climate change through coordinated, strategic partnerships. June 12, 2024 – The World Bank, in...
The First Response Fund aims to secure immediate vaccine access and protect routine immunisation during major health emergencies.Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has launched a US$ 500 million First Response Fund to ensure rapid vaccine access and protect immunisation...
The Country-led Assessment for Prioritization on Immunization decision-support tool aids LMICs like Indonesia and Ethiopia to prioritise vaccines, optimise health strategies, and engage stakeholders effectively. The study "National Immunization Program Decision Making...
The CGDev Note proposes Gavi's New Compact for country-led vaccine prioritisation and financing reforms to strengthen health systems amid COVID-19 challenges and fiscal pressures, aligning with global health goals. Health aid is fragmented and burdensome, lacking...
The One Sustainable Health for All Foundation has launched a new website, offering enhanced accessibility in both French and English. This development aims to better serve their global audience by providing comprehensive information on their initiatives and...
Join us on Thursday, 27 June 2024 for a webinar, discussing findings from ILO-CONNECT research in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam, featuring insights from persons with disabilities and recommendations for inclusive social health protection. In a concerted effort to...
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health offers an online summer course in Disease and Program Costing, enhancing skills in global health economic impact assessment. The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health...
The International Longevity Centre's project compiles evidence on vaccine cost-effectiveness to advocate for prioritising vaccination in global health and finance decision-making. This global project, led by the International Longevity Centre, brings together the...
Experts argue that global health initiatives like Gavi and the Global Fund need to devolve more responsibilities to countries and improve transparency and accountability to ensure sustainable and effective health financing. In a recent article published on Health...
Paper highlights the need for a comprehensive, globally coordinated approach to pandemic preparedness and response financing, emphasizing equity, innovation, and robust legal frameworks, while evaluating financial instruments.Researchers from Tecnológico de Monterrey...
Addressing the political economy dichotomies in primary health care investment is crucial for establishing equitable, high-quality, and trusted health systems that meet the comprehensive needs of populations. The article "Political Economy Dichotomy in Primary Health...
