This decree approves standard models for national and individual agreements. The standard models of national and individual agreements governing relations between universal health insurance scheme management bodies and public or private health care providers, in...
Adoption of the decree defining the universal health care basket
This decree is issued in application of the provisions of article 12 of law n°060-2015/CNT of September 5, 2015 on the universal health insurance scheme in Burkina Faso, defines the basket of care of the universal health insurance scheme.

Achievements in Equity of the Health System in Colombia
The greatest achievement of the Colombian health system is the improvement in the financial protection of households. Out-of-pocket health care spending declined significantly since most medical procedures and drugs are included in the nation's public health insurance...

Citizen engagement in national health insurance in rural western Kenya
Kenyans know of health insurance but don't trust it. Low awareness of benefits and poor communication hurt enrollment. Study in the Health Policy and Planning Journal suggests better explanations and clearer performance reporting to build trust.Many Kenyans are aware...

Assessing equity and efficiency of health financing towards UHC in Tanzania
A new study suggests promoting equity and efficiency in health financing across 26 regions in Tanzania is crucial to meeting UHC goalsThe peer-reviewed study assesses equity and efficiency in health financing across 26 regions in Tanzania for four funding sources in...

Singapore: More subsidies for chronic patients under new Healthier SG
Healthier SG is a new, long-term reform healthcare plan for Singapore implemented by the Ministry of Health (MOH), aiming to promote preventive care. Healthier SG scheme has introduced a new program called Healthier SG Chronic Tier in 2024.Starting from February 1,...
The inclusion of diagnostics in national health insurance schemes in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Viet Nam
Access to diagnostic testing, particularly basic tests at the primary care level, exhibits a notable disparity within low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is crucial for these countries to incorporate diagnostics into their universal health coverage...

The State Agency on Compulsory Health Insurance reported about its performance in 2023
In 2023, over 5 million citizens utilized 22.3 million health services under the mandatory health insurance scheme, covering 52% of the population. Of these, 86% were outpatient services, while 14% were inpatient services.The State Agency for Compulsory Health...
Reflecting on the creation of a Virtual Common Fund for free admission
The National Institute of Medical Assistance has organized a day of reflection with a view to setting up a Virtual Common Fund for free healthcare on April 15, 2023. The aim is to initiate mobilization to define the technical and administrative foundations of a FCV,...
Study report on the benefits of free healthcare in Niger
The aim of this study is to take stock of other free services in the healthcare system and of insurance mechanisms for patient care, and to analyze and make proposals for the implementation of a health risk coverage scheme. This document was prepared by Samia Laokri...

Is Health Financing Gender Biased?
We take for granted the way health programs are financed—and often forget that there are biases in financing functions that undermine equitable access to health care. For instance, through gender advances, women now decide on contraceptive use and childbearing. Yet...
National Strategy for Universal Health Coverage in Niger 2021-2030
L'objectif global de la stratégie CSU est d'améliorer l'accessibilité financière à des soins et services de santé de qualité par le biais d'un certain nombre de mécanismes de protection contre le risque de maladie. Pour atteindre son objectif général, la stratégie...
National health financing strategy for Niger-2023
The national health financing strategy aims to make Niger a nation where the entire population, without socio-economic distinction, has equitable access to quality health and social services, based on sustainable financing that respects the principles of equity and...
Review of strategic purchasing mechanisms in Senegal
In order to better coordinate its efforts towards UHC, Senegal has developed a health financing strategy, which focuses on strategic choices to improve health protection and the sustainability of financing.

Vietnam has reached 93.3 % of health insurance population coverage
In Vietnam, as of 2023, the national health insurance has reached an impressive 93.3% of the health insurance population coverage, surpassing the target outlined in the Government’s Resolution No 01/NQ-CP and coming close to achieving universal coverage. Approximately...