Benin's Decree no. 2025-672 of October 29, 2025 updates the terms and conditions of compulsory health insurance, extending state coverage to children in care centers, beggars and the mentally ill, reorganizing the basic basket of care with new conditions and...
Senator Bong Go criticized PhilHealth’s handling of funds, citing its ₱60-billion treasury transfer in 2024 and rejection of a ₱70-billion subsidy in 2025 as setbacks to Universal Health Care implementation. He blamed delayed benefit rollouts for unused funds and...
Iraq will expand its national health insurance system to nine more provinces, starting next year, with full integration planned by 2026. Rollout will be phased, prioritizing government employees, social welfare recipients, people with disabilities, and retirees....
Nigeria and Cross River State reaffirm commitment to UHC progress at the 66th National Council for Health. Key reforms include expanded health insurance, primary healthcare upgrades, and increased federal funding. WHO and development partners support coordinated...
Australia may introduce a benchmark pricing model for private hospital funding by 2028, replacing negotiated contracts between insurers and hospitals. The proposed “Private National Efficient Price” aims to standardize costs and improve transparency but faces industry...
The report highlights the urgent need to curb Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) in India’s health insurance sector, where annual losses of ₹8,000–10,000 crore threaten financial sustainability and public trust. It proposes a three-pillar strategy—Prevention, Detection,...
Bulgaria’s parliament advanced the 2026 State, Social Insurance, and Health Insurance budgets, projecting 2.7% growth and a 3% deficit. The plans raise wages, pensions, and social contributions, but divide opinion—unions welcome income growth, while employers warn of...
Over 80% of Indians with disabilities lack health insurance; over half of applicants are rejected, often for their disability or pre-existing conditions. Barriers include unaffordable premiums, inaccessible platforms, and low awareness. Experts call for urgent...
Estonia’s Health Insurance Fund plans 2026 reforms to make health funding fairer and more efficient, linking family doctor payments to patient illness and regional needs. It will cut lab budgets, expand preventive screenings and mental health coverage, and add new...
Vietnam plans to offer free annual health checks for all citizens from 2026 to boost preventive care. The proposal, tied to Resolution 72, includes expanded insurance coverage, staff incentives, and flexible funding using state and employer contributions. Lawmakers...
Armenia’s tougher tobacco control laws and upcoming universal health insurance reform are designed to work together to reduce disease and protect families from catastrophic medical costs. Armenia’s First Deputy Health Minister, Lena Nanushyan, said the country’s new...
Japan's nursing care costs reached ¥11.9 trillion in fiscal 2024, rising ¥424.2 billion year-on-year. Nursing care recipients increased to 5.73 million while preventive care recipients rose to 1.30 million. In-home care support remains the most utilized service....
This article examines a case of rapid national health reform in a low-resource setting, highlighting how effective problem recognition, technical policy preparation, and political alignment enabled comprehensive expansion of health coverage. Key success factors...
Despite government efforts to control health expenditures in India, households in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district face substantial out-of-pocket expenses (OOPE) for medical care, forcing them to rely on hardship financing through borrowing and asset sales. This...
The National Assembly of Laos held a workshop on financing primary health care and immunization with the Ministry of Health and partners. Participants addressed funding gaps, urged stronger coordination and budget reforms, and supported domestic financing of at least...
