Surinam’s Minister of Health, the Hon. Amar Ramadhin, recently spoke to the press about a range of health systems’ challenges in the country, including health financing, non-communicable diseases and human resources for health.On the 30th of April 2025, the Hon. Amar...
A report by the EU Expert Advisory Group, convened by the Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR), outlines the case for greater strategic investment in health across the European Union. Titled Investing in health for a competitive, secure,...
Spain has unveiled its Global Health Strategy 2025–2030 to strengthen global health equity, tackle climate-related health threats, and lead in research, innovation, and health governance.The Government of Spain has introduced the Spanish Global Health Strategy...
This OECD study examines the growing role of financial actors—such as private equity, pension funds, and insurers—in outpatient health care across OECD countries. Drawing on responses from health ministries and system-level data, it highlights increasing concerns...
Uganda has made significant strides in its journey to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by enhancing the health and survival of women and children during pregnancy, childbirth, and adolescence. This effort began in 2013 with the development of the first...
In the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, Nepal will not initiate any new healthcare programs due to budget cuts, raising concerns about the sustainability of vital public health achievements, particularly in areas like maternal and child health. Officials from the...
E-cigarettes and Vaping is a growing public health concern among adolescents in Bhutan. Despite a history of stringent tobacco regulations, the rise in vaping and related health issues indicates a need to update laws and impose higher taxes to discourage their use....
Achieving UHC requires a variety of financing strategies, including government revenue to support those unable to afford care. It involves coordinating these funding mechanisms to create a sustainable health system that serves the needs of all citizens, particularly...
The Government of Uzbekistan, with technical support from the World Bank and its partners, has undertaken the development of a comprehensive National Health System Strategy to improve equity, quality, and efficiency across the country’s healthcare landscape. This...
Ethiopia’s health sector has undergone significant transformation over the past two decades, marked by expanded access to primary health care, improved maternal and child health outcomes, and notable progress in the control of major communicable diseases. Guided by a...
The pursuit of universal health coverage (UHC) in the Asia and Pacific region has often overlooked the crucial aspect of patient safety, resulting in significant issues such as high rates of hospital-acquired infections and medication errors. This neglect not only...
New Zealanders facing long hospital stays risk financial stress due to a policy that cuts benefits after 13 weeks. Advocates call for reforms to support patients' needs. Rising healthcare costs add to the burden, prompting a public petition for changes to ensure...
This paper, published by the World Health Organization in 2010, provides an analysis of the Nicaraguan health financing system. Country performance was assessed using selected health financing performance indicators. The analysis revealed health financing system...
Singapore’s healthcare system balances government subsidies, individual savings, and insurance to ensure affordability and discourage overuse, rather than offering free healthcare funded entirely by taxpayers. Rising costs prompt ongoing efforts to expand capacity,...
Australian healthcare is in a crisis where inadequate funding and a shortage of professionals have led to rising costs and difficulty accessing essential services. As the nation approaches elections, debates about the future of universal healthcare intensify,...
