The article titled "A Framework for Improved Collaboration on HTA in the Asia-Pacific Region: A Role for HTAsiaLink," published in the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Healthcare examines the crucial role of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in...

Special issue of Health Promotion International: Addressing the commercial determinants of health
A new Health Promotion International issue highlights the commercial determinants of health, urging global collaboration to counter harmful corporate practices and protect public health over profit. The latest special issue of Health Promotion International (Volume...
Tackling the impact of cancer on health, the economy and society
The OECD report "Tackling the Impact of Cancer on Health, the Economy and Society" published on 21 November 2024, highlights the substantial burden that cancer imposes on public health systems, economies, and societies across OECD countries. Cancer accounts for one...

Health needs of internally displaced people remain a neglected global crisis
A Nature article highlights the dire health crisis faced by 68M internally displaced people, urging global action to address disparities in aid, research, and healthcare access compared to refugees. A new article published in Nature highlights the stark disparities in...
Climate and health: a path to strategic co-financing?
The article Climate and health: a path to strategic co-financing? by Josephine Borghi and colleagues, published in the Journal of Health Policy Planning, examines the integration of health and climate financing to address the interconnected challenges posed by climate...

Building an economy for well-being: A seminar with Dr. Ritu Sadana
Dr Ritu Sadana, WHO Head of Ageing and Health, will discuss building an economy centred on well-being at an LSE seminar on 26 November 2024. The event will explore aligning economic, social, and health goals to prioritise people and planet over profits.The London...
Governing the private health sector in low- and middle-income countries: a review
A scoping review titled "Approaches, enablers and barriers to govern the private sector in health in low- and middle-income countries," published in BMJ Global Health, examines how governments in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) govern the private sector’s...

G20 health ministers commit to strengthening health systems amid climate change
G20 Health Ministers emphasise the need for sustainable, intersectoral financing to address climate change’s health impacts, promote climate-resilient health systems, and advance the One Health approach. At the 2024 G20 Health Ministerial in Rio, leaders emphasized...
Quality control of SHA-based health accounts data
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical document on the quality control of health expenditure data produced using the SHA2011 framework. This guide provides a detailed roadmap for verifying and ensuring the accuracy of data, covering various...
ILO World social protection report 2024-2026
The World Social Protection Report 2024-26: Universal Social Protection for Climate Action and a Just Transition, the latest flagship publication by the International Labour Organization (ILO), provides a comprehensive global overview of social protection progress...

Why prioritise rare diseases?
At the 2024 World Health Summit, Rare Diseases International hosted a side event on prioritising rare diseases in global health policy. Key takeaways: integration into health systems, addressing wider impacts, and political will. At the 2024 World Health Summit in...

World Bank releases reports highlighting critical challenges in health expenditure
World Bank reports reveal health spending declines in low-income nations, risking SDG targets. Calls for increased, efficient investments to secure global health goals. The World Bank has unveiled two crucial reports on health spending trends as countries strive to...
Exploring the feasibility of sharing information on medicine prices across countries
The OECD’s Health Working Paper 'Exploring the feasibility of sharing information on medicine prices across countries' delves into the potential for countries to share information on medicine prices—a move that could significantly impact affordability and access to...
The future of health technology assessment in low- and middle-income countries
The article titled 'The Future of Health Technology Assessment in Low- and Middle-Income Countries', published in Health Systems and Reform, explores the evolving role of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). As these...

R4D and SPARC unveil toolkit to enhance strategic health purchasing
R4D and SPARC have launched a toolkit to help countries evaluate and improve strategic health purchasing. The toolkit offers guidance for optimizing healthcare spending, with resources and real-world examples from over 20 countries in Africa and Asia. Results for...