The General Health Law of Spain (Ley 14/1986, de 25 de abril) is a landmark legal framework that guarantees the right to health protection for all citizens and legal residents. This law established Spain’s National Health System (Sistema Nacional de Salud, SNS), which...
The Norwegian government reports it is increasing funding for the hospital sector in the state budget for 2025 by NOK 5.5 billion compared to 2024. The closest comparable increase took plance in 2008. The proposal will help hospitals to cover the increase in costs as...
The report explores healthcare productivity in Kazakhstan using national health accounts data, with comparisons to OECD countries. Productivity in healthcare is assessed through multiple indicators at systemic, sub-sectoral, and disease-based levels. Key productivity...
Moldova will receive a €36.2 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The authorities will spend this money on improving the quality and increasing the availability of rehabilitation services in public medical institutions in...
World Bank reports reveal health spending declines in low-income nations, risking SDG targets. Calls for increased, efficient investments to secure global health goals. The World Bank has unveiled two crucial reports on health spending trends as countries strive to...
On International Universal Health Coverage Day 2023, WHO/Europe highlights a critical report on the affordability of health care in Estonia. On International Universal Health Coverage Day 2023, a new report on affordable access to health care in Estonia reveals that 1...
In the research article "The COVID-19 pandemic: A focusing event to promote domestic investment for health systems strengthening in the WHO African Region," published in SSM-Health Systems, authors Alison T. Mhazo, Arush Lal, and Elias Mossialos examine the COVID-19...
The Federal Law on Health Insurance (KVG) was first published on March 18, 1994 and came into effect on January 1, 1996. It was introduced as part of a major reform to provide universal healthcare coverage in Switzerland and regulate both health insurance and...
Health is crucial for societal well-being, supporting productive populations and promoting social cohesion while also contributing to economic stability. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries are facing challenges in balancing health needs with economic...
This document is the first edition of Japan’s Health System Review (HiT). It provides a detailed description of Japan’s health system, and policy and reform developments as well as achievements and remaining challenges. The document has been divided into 7 sections...
This document is the second edition of New Zealand’s Health System Review (HiT). It provides a detailed description of New Zealand’s health system, and policy and reform developments as well as achievements and remaining challenges. The document has been divided into...
The Digital Medical Profile (DMP) will enhance compulsory medical insurance and support the goal of increasing life expectancy to 78 years, said Ilya Balanin at the National Healthcare Congress. The Federal Register of Insured Persons enables digital insurance...
The World Bank recently published an article titled "Cultivating Champions: Strengthening Health Financing Reform Capacity in Pakistan," focusing on efforts to address healthcare financing challenges in the country.With approximately 11 million Pakistanis at risk of...
The paper explores strategies to enhance the efficiency of Botswana’s health system as part of the country's Health Care Financing Strategy. This comprehensive report assesses current inefficiencies in Botswana's health financing, resource allocation, and service...
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health announced an increase in the list and volume of vital drugs and antiretroviral vaccines. The agreement was reached during a visit to UNICEF’s procurement center in Copenhagen, ahead of the 74th WHO Regional Committee for Europe session...
