Paper reviews European and African health financing efforts and recommends quality investments aligned with local needs to achieve universal health coverage.The document explores the current landscape of health financing efforts in Europe and Africa, focusing on...

Starting from July 1, State Health Insurance expands to another region in Uzbekistan: Kashkadarya
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...
Tunisia Health Systems Profile
Since independence, Tunisia has made significant progress in human development, quality of life and disease control. More than 80% of the Tunisian population is covered by an explicit mechanism, based either on mandatory individual contributions (CNAM) or by a...

Jakarta workshop rallies interest in health policy and systems research institutions
The P4H Network participated in the Health System Strengthening-Accelerator in Asia cocreation series workshop held in Jakarta in early June. P4H co-led one of the workstreams on domestic financing for health policy and systems research institutions in Asia.The...
Societal dialogue on the National Health Policy project
In parallel with the celebration of World Health Day, Tunisia adopted its National Health Policy 2030, at a ceremony on Wednesday April 7, 2021 attended by Health Minister Faouzi Mehdi and Head of Government Hichem Mechichi, among others.The draft national health...
Chatam House: Driving universal health reforms through crises and shocks
Final Report of the Chatham House Commission on universal health coverage. Crises and shocks can serve as catalysts for driving universal health coverage reforms. There is a need for strategic investments and efficient resource management to achieve equitable and...
Framework to assess and promote domestic financing for health policy and systems research in Southeast Asia
Health policy and systems research (HPSR) investigates the relationship between health policy and systems and determinants of health to improve population health. A study focused on Thailand and Vietnam, develops the framework to uncover the challenges and...
Synthesis report on health financing in Ukraine showcases reforms, resilience and recovery
Since 2017, Ukraine has reformed health financing to improve access and reduce out-of-pocket costs, with support from WHO and the World Bank. This third joint review assesses progress, challenges, and adaptations amid the 2022 war. Despite the conflict, reforms have...
Socio-economic value of adult immunisation programmes
Adult immunisation programmes provide substantial health and economic benefits, returning up to 19 times their cost. Governments should prioritise funding and research to maximise these benefits and support healthier societies. This study highlights the critical role...
Innovative health financing mechanisms: the case of Africa’s unified approach to vaccine acquisition
During COVID-19, Africa's autonomous vaccine financing reduced costs and reliance on aid, highlighting a model for future health system improvements and self-reliance. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa faced the challenge of creating a sustainable model for...

African Health Systems Push for Financial Sustainability at World Health Assembly
African nations are advancing towards sustainable health financing by implementing innovative strategies, legislative reforms, and inter-ministerial collaborations, as highlighted at the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly. The Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly...
Commercial determinants of noncommunicable diseases in the WHO European Region
The report underscores the critical need for robust regulatory measures and coalition-building to counteract the harmful influence of commercial determinants on noncommunicable diseases in the WHO European Region. This report by the World Health Organization European...

Russian federal health insurance fund works with diplomats to ensure social health protection of migrant workers from Kyrgyzstan
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...

New Framework Aims to Assess Domestic Financing for Health Policy and Systems Research
Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) is vital for creating robust, evidence-based health policies, improving health system performance, and ultimately enhancing the well-being of populations. However, domestic financing challenges for HPSR can pose significant...
National immunization program decision making using the CAPACITI decision-support tool: User feedback from Indonesia and Ethiopia
The Country-led Assessment for Prioritization on Immunization decision-support tool aids LMICs like Indonesia and Ethiopia to prioritise vaccines, optimise health strategies, and engage stakeholders effectively. The study "National Immunization Program Decision Making...