Starting July 1, 2024, hospitals in Kashkadarya will operate under the State Health Insurance Fund mechanism, following its successful implementation in Syrdarya. This expansion will include 18 regional medical institutions, allowing residents to access healthcare...
The National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) strategic plan (2023-2026) marks a significant commitment by the Zambian government towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This plan aims to provide financial risk protection and ensure access to...
Mandatory Health Insurance Fund is revising the “List of Preferential Medicines” to reduce financial burdens and improve access to essential medications. Organizations are invited to submit proposals for adding new medicines to the list, with an increased budget for...
During the visit of the delegation from the French School of Public Health, Abylkair Skakov, CEO of Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), noted the high importance of capacity building for staff from a potential collaboration with the French colleagues and from...
Social Health Insurance Fund CEO Mr. Skakov visited Kazakhstan’s Almaty region to showcase the new Situational-Analytical Center, a data hub offering over 1,000 dashboards and 500+ indicators on health financing and social health protection. Set to host the P4H...
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Strategy aims to provide overall guidance and approach for the planned developments of social health protection in Lao PDR over the period 2021–2025. The NHI strategy will support the goals of the Health Sector Reform Strategy...
" Les Rendez-vous de l'Expertise: What solutions are needed to achieve sustainable and effective Universal Health Coverage? ", brought together experts, practitioners and players committed to strengthening social protection on June 4, 2024 for a high-level symposium...
Effective and efficiently utilized health insurance coverage is critical, particularly during times of economic downturn. Health insurance not only promotes health but also offers financial security against overwhelming healthcare costs and reduces the risk of medical...
The President of South Africa signed the National Health Insurance Act, as a landmark step towards achieving universal access to quality healthcare services in the Republic. This pivotal legislation is aligned with section 27 of the Constitution, which guarantees the...
State health insurance began in Syrdarya and is expanding across Uzbekistan. Medical workers from Samarkand visited Gulistan to learn from Syrdarya’s experience and exchange skills. The State Health Insurance Fund reports the cooperation meeting was highly beneficial...
Chairman of the Federal Compulsory Health Insurance Fund Ilya Balanin met with Kyrgyz Consular Director Almaz Bukalaev to discuss access to Russia’s compulsory health insurance for families of Kyrgyz workers. This issue is regularly addressed by the Eurasian Economic...
The Swiss population is burdened by a healthcare system that is, in some respects, luxurious by international standards. But the people have once again rejected two initiatives that proposed solutions. Why? And what next? Analysis.An analysis of Sunday's votes on...
This study explains why Nepal needs to strengthen its National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) to better shield households from the financial impact of health care costs and achieve its ambitious goal of universal health coverage by 2030.Nepal has made significant...
Starting in 2024, PROPEL Adapt Mali is launching activities to introduce a new mutual health insurance model that will expand access to healthcare for farmers and rural agricultural workers. PROPEL Adapt Mali collaborates with a wide range of local partners, including...
The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has started processing payments for February healthcare services. As of June 10, a total of 124.9 billion tenge has been disbursed to 1,807 medical organizations. The final payments, after deducting previous advances, are...
