Germany’s health system, rooted in the Bismarckian model, is primarily financed through social contributions split between employees and employers, with sickness funds managing statutory health and long-term care insurance for about 74 million residents. The system...
The article published in BMJ Global Health explores the risks climate change poses to women children and adolescents, particularly in the most affected regions, and suggests ways to bridge health and climate finance to protect these groups. Women, children, and...
Focus on improved affordability, expanded geographic reach, and increased scope of services are the goals set at this year's spring meeting in collaboration with the WHO.This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure a basic standard of care throughout every...
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on resource mobilization for the effective delivery of health services to vulnerable populations in Asia and...
New blog by the Centre for Global Development explores the value of strategic disinvestment in LMICS. Disinvestment in healthcare seeks to redirect resources, but often encounters complex challenges, requiring strategic planning and political support to be effective....
This document is published under Health System in Transition Reviews (HiTs). It provides a detailed description of Thailand’s health system, and policy and reform developments as well as achievements and remaining challenges.It examines Thailand's health system...
Innovations and Lessons from Asia and the Pacific RegionIntegration of digital technology in a country's health financing system is a transformative step towards achieving efficient, transparent, and equitable health systems. By leveraging digital tools, these...
In February 2024, the Minister of Health and Social Development took part in the opening ceremony of the 11th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Morocco. The trip was an opportunity to learn more about the Moroccan experience in health...
The European Observatory has published Belgium's health systems summary based on the 2020 Belgium Health System Review with significant updates on data, policy and reforms. Belgium's healthcare system is of high quality, yet challenges persist in antibiotic and...
Socialprotection.org has released its latest newsletter, focusing on the critical integration of health and social protection policies. It highlights the intersection of healthcare access, poverty reduction, and inequality mitigation.Key Highlights: Podcast Series:...
Despite fiscal constraints and shifting priorities, investing in health, through initiatives like the upcoming Health Financing Forum, is valuable for strengthening health systems and advancing universal health coverage in a post-COVID world says this blog published...
The emergency meeting of the Health Insurance Department is held every Tuesday of the week to discuss current issues related to health insurance at the management level, assign tasks to relevant departments, and make quick decisions. The Health Insurance General...
The ILO recently launched a Toolkit on Social Health Protection, emphasising universal access to affordable, quality healthcare and financial protection during illness, injury, and maternity.Rooted in a rights-based approach, the toolkit provides practitioners and...
In 2023, the State Health Insurance Fund established a working group to ensure compliance with state health insurance requirements in Syrdarya's medical institutions. The region introduced a system for providing free care based on family doctor referrals, organizing...
The 2024 HGHI Global Health Symposium explores how cross-sector partnerships can revolutionize financing and governance for a healthier world.The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is set to host a panel discussion on "Reimagining Financing and Governance for...
