Blog advocates for health taxes as an effective policy solution to address the intertwined crises of health and fiscal challenges, arguing that they can reduce healthcare burdens and generate vital revenue. In a new policy paper, the Centre for Development argues that...
The June issue of the Bulletin of the World Health Organization features an article on a rapid health system performance assessment conducted in Oman. The assessment, led by a team of national health ministry staff and international experts, utilised the WHO framework...
In their article "How feasible is it to mobilise $31 billion a year for pandemic preparedness and response? An economic growth modelling analysis," Minahil Shahid, Marco Schäferhoff, Garrett Brown, and Gavin Yamey explore the viability of raising $31.1 billion...
'Political Economy of Health Financing: how-to guide' helps analyse key factors for health financing reform, emphasising stakeholder engagement and strategic approaches toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC)The World Health Organization (WHO) releases the "Political...
"Political Economy Analysis for Health Financing: A ‘How to’ Guide," published by the World Health Organization, provides a structured approach to analyse key political economy factors impacting health financing reform. This guide emphasises the importance of...
Health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks promote public health and generate significant revenue, crucial for economic growth and resilience. When done efficiently they can greatly enhance population health.The World Bank's latest blog in their "Investing in...
A webinar titled "Strengthening Health Economics in the WAHO Region in Response to the ALM-Declaration Agenda: A Focus on Health Financing" will be held on July 19th, hosted by the West African Health Organization (WAHO) with the Thanzi Programme and the University of...
The document titled "Global Financing Facility investments for vulnerable populations: content analysis regarding maternal and newborn health and stillbirths in 11 African countries, 2015 to 2019," authored by Mary Kinney et. al., provides a detailed analysis of the...
In "Leveraging Universal Health Coverage to Leave No One Behind in Tackling AMR," authors Pamela Cipriano, James Chau, Mariam Jashi, Ilona Kickbusch, Justin Koonin, Tlaleng Mofokeng, Joy Phumaphi, Magda Robalo, and Akihisa Shiozaki emphasize the critical role of...
The "Handbook for conducting assessments of barriers to effective coverage with health services," authored by the World Health Organization (WHO), serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and addressing the obstacles that prevent equitable access to essential...
A collaboration between the G20&G7 Health and Development Partnership and the UN NCD Task Force was unveiled at the 2024 H20 summit in Geneva, aiming to strengthen global efforts to combat NCDs and mental health challenges through legislative action and increased...
In their article titled "The Role of HTA for Essential Health Benefit Package Design in Low or Middle-Income Countries," Ole F. Norheim and David A. Watkins examine how Health Technology Assessment (HTA) can contribute to the design of Health Benefit Packages (HBPs)...
As the healthcare sector emerges as a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, health economics offers a pathway to sustainable, climate-resilient healthcare. Through evidence-based strategies, the sector can reduce its environmental footprint while...
he document titled "Estimated Global and Regional Economic Burden of Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Infection among 15–49 Year-Olds in 2016," authored by Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, et. al., explores the substantial global economic burden of genital herpes simplex virus...
Expenditure arrears significantly disrupt health financing and service delivery, underscoring the need for better management and attention to this issue. Expenditure arrears, a form of deficit financing that often goes unnoticed, significantly disrupt health financing...
