In 2024, the Philippine government swept P60B in idle PhilHealth funds to the Treasury, triggering controversy and a Supreme Court halt on further transfers. The President pledged to restore the funds in 2026, but experts warn cash alone won’t fix service delivery or...
On October 14 in Berlin, the event titled "Partnering for Efficiency: Strengthening Collaboration in Health Financing and Digital Health in times of Resource Constraints" will address the significant pressures facing the global health financing landscape. Participants...
In Chad, the pilot phase of the Medical Assistance Scheme (AMED) for the economically deprived in June 2025 has begun. The Caisse Nationale d'Assurance Santé (CNAS) has carried out a series of decisive activities in three pilot districts. At the end of June 2025, the...
Japan’s aging population is driving up medical costs, with elderly care subsidies hitting 3.86 trillion yen and premiums at a record 9.34%. Nearly half of health insurance funds go to seniors, straining company associations and the state, prompting reforms to make...
An upcoming webinar, a collaboration between the P4H Network and Rare Diseases International (RDI), will feature findings from a cross-country study, explores policy recommendations, and gathers insights on enhancing global advocacy, health financing and social health...
Philippine health officials, with support from Thailand’s NHSO and the World Bank, are studying global budgets, DRG systems, and electronic claims to cut out-of-pocket costs and advance universal health care. Lessons from Thai hospitals aim to guide PhilHealth’s DRG...
Vietnam’s Resolution 72 charts major healthcare reforms, shifting focus to prevention and primary care. By 2030, commune stations will be fully staffed, essential costs covered by insurance, and digital health expanded. Incentives, training, and ethics aim to build a...
A 2023–25 IHI–LSHTM study urges reform of Tanzania’s provider payment mechanisms as UHI rolls out. NHIF’s fee-for-service is reliable but paperwork-heavy, while capitation faces delays and low rates. Researchers call for fair, timely, and simple systems to boost...
New Zealand’s tax-based health financing has remained stable but historically underfunded, with spending below OECD peers. OECD data is unreliable due to lack of updates and GST distortions. Adjusted 2023 figures show ~10.2–10.4% of GDP, close to averages; shifting to...
The experimental phase of generalized health insurance in the Comoros was launched in June 2025. This is a concrete step towards universal health coverage in the country. In June 2025, the pilot phase of generalized health insurance in the Comoros was agreed between...
Vietnam’s Resolution 72 sets a roadmap to exempt basic hospital fees by 2030 through health insurance. Starting 2026, citizens get free annual check-ups and digital health records. Funded by the state and insurance, the reform reduces out-of-pocket costs, prioritizes...
Kenya will generate Sh90 billion yearly through the Social Health Authority to fund Universal Health Coverage, reducing reliance on loans. The government has also leased Sh200 billion worth of medical equipment and mobilized Sh300 billion for healthcare upgrades to...
Egypt has begun phase two of its universal health insurance, starting in Minya and assessing Alexandria’s inclusion. Five governorates will be covered, serving 12 million people. Alexandria’s participation depends on financial review. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa...
Zimbabwe has finalised its National Health Insurance Bill, set for Cabinet approval and rollout by 2026. Funded through earmarked taxes, it guarantees full primary care coverage and scales up at higher levels, aiming to reduce out-of-pocket costs and ensure equitable,...
UCT’s Global Health Lecture featured Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, UN special rapporteur, who urged that universal health access in Africa must prioritize dignity, equity, and solidarity beyond clinics and budgets. She called on clinicians as rights defenders and on systems to...
