Bank Al-Maghrib’s study reveals that despite Morocco’s 85 percent health coverage, households still pay 38 percent of health costs—well above global standards. Fragmented schemes and high out-of-pocket expenses strain families. The report urges reforms to enhance...
The healthcare budget for 2026 was approved on Monday by the General Council of the National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (INAMI). The budget includes an increase of 1.566 billion euros over the previous year, reflecting changes in the supply and...
India’s healthcare financing is plagued by high out-of-pocket spending and inefficient claim settlements, forcing many into debt. A coordinated IRDAI-RBI “Affordability Pact” is needed to integrate digital payments, cashless networks, and financing solutions, making...
In 2025, Morocco’s compulsory health insurance (AMO) covered over 32 million people, or 88% of the population. Reforms advanced unified system management, financial sustainability, and cost control ahead of transferring public-sector AMO oversight to CNSS in 2026. In...
Despite most Ayushman Bharat hospitals being government-run, over half of treatments and two-thirds of costs occur in private hospitals. Since 2018, 9 crore treatments worth Rs 1.29 lakh crore have been provided. The scheme’s digital mission has linked 50 crore health...
Indonesia’s Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) is one of the world’s largest single-payer health insurance systems, designed to provide equitable and affordable healthcare to over 280 million people. Since its inception in 2014, JKN has reached near-universal enrolment,...
Togo’s CNSS and INAM partnered with private insurers to expand the Universal Health Insurance (AMU) program on October 14, 2025. This collaboration links public and private sectors to offer complementary coverages, enhancing health protection and inclusive governance...
Ghana’s NHIA generated GH¢9.76 billion in 2025 after uncapping the health levy, enabling arrears clearance and GH¢1.5 billion payouts. Dr. Bampoe announced digital claims, new tariffs, and stronger private-sector partnerships to boost transparency, fairness, and...
Senegal has validated a national strategy to systematically enroll informal workers in Universal Health Insurance, aiming to boost coverage to 75% by 2029. This inclusive initiative, supported by international partners, targets extending health protection to groups...
The Health Financing Forum held in Dimapur united policymakers and experts from Northeast India to discuss reforms and cross-state learning in healthcare financing. Led by Nagaland and the World Bank, the event emphasized innovation, collaboration, and financial...
In this peer reviewed article from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, the authors analyze the cost for treating prostate cancer in Antigua and Barbuda.
This 2021 report from the Bahama’s National Health Insurance Authority, addresses the stakeholder feedback during the consultation held in 2020. In response to the consultation, the Primary Care Transformation Initiative (PCTI) was launched in January of 2021, to...
Kazakhstan is modernizing its compulsory social health insurance system to improve financial sustainability, expand care for low-income citizens, and enhance service quality. Reforms include infrastructure upgrades, digital tools, and streamlined processes to ensure...
Romania’s Social Democrats secured Senate committee backing to exempt vulnerable groups—including mothers on parental leave, war veterans, disabled persons, former political prisoners, and religious members—from social health insurance contributions (CASS). Opposition...
Togo expands Universal Health Insurance to self-employed and informal workers, enabling thousands previously excluded to access health coverage through flexible payments, covering care for up to six dependents, and boosting financial inclusion via a new digital...
