The report by IRDES examines healthcare expenditures in France and Germany, two countries with similar spending levels (over 12% of GDP) despite having distinct healthcare systems. Germany: Pioneered social health insurance, offering universal coverage through a...
The implementation of the government of Ireland’s 10 year health reform (SlainteCare) moves the country towards universal, single-tiered healthcare, where patients are treated on medical need rather than ability to pay.In 2022, public funds covered 77% of total...
The law aims to promote the adoption of digital applications and to improve the use of available health data for both care and research purposes. The Digital Act is intended to accelerate the introduction of binding standards and foster the use of digital solutions in...
The European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) launched four new initiatives to improve health systems and social protection in Africa. These initiatives are part of the EU's Global Gateway investment strategy.Three health-focused initiatives aim to: Strengthen health...
Advancing CSO Advocacy for Health Financing Consolidating Progress and Shaping the Future of JLA on Health Financing and UHC led by WACI Health, Impact Santé Afrique (ISA) and others is to be held on 26-27 March.Civil society organizations (CSOs) across Africa are...
The Ministry of Health of Poland published the National Health Program (NHP) which serves as a strategic public health document and provides the foundation for actions in this domain. As stipulated in Article 9 of the Public Health Act of September 11, 2015, the...
Starting next year, patients will benefit from faster access to healthcare services, while healthcare professionals will experience a reduced administrative workload and an increase in salaries. These reforms are also aimed at improving the availability of essential...
The State Health Insurance Fund of Uzbekistan announced that state health insurance will be implemented nationwide by 2027. Preparations for introducing state health insurance mechanisms have already begun in several regions. Since the beginning of 2023, the Fund has...
Development Today article calls for a radical rethinking of foreign aid, moving away from perpetual dependency towards empowering African nations to control and finance their own health agendas.The current global health institutions and aid systems are fundamentally...
WHO summarized Tajikistan's efforts in transforming its health system to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Significant reforms supported Primary Health Care (PHC) approach with a strong family medicine focus, thus strengthening the health...
As global populations age, this research by the WHO Centre for Health Development aims to identify and assess LTC programs in MICs and HICs, and discuss their financing strategies' benefits and challenges.As global populations age, governments are seeking sustainable...
The document outlines Montenegro's strategic plan for health care reform and development from 2003 to 2020, focusing on improving population health, increasing system efficiency, and adapting to international health standards and best practices. The analysis below...
Lithuania's 2023 health reforms include a unified Ambulance Service, strengthened public health institutions, municipal health centers, and a network of geographically accessible, high-quality hospitals. These changes aim to ensure equitable, efficient healthcare...
This report summarizes the results of the Vital Signs Profile (VSP) assessment of Fiji’s primary health care system, conducted by the World Bank, PHCPI, and Fiji's Ministry of Health. Using the PHCPI framework, the VSP highlights both strengths and challenges in...
On January 22, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to accelerate healthcare reforms under the "Uzbekistan 2030" strategy. Plans include creating a “Center for Healthcare Projects” at the Ministry of Health to oversee state health insurance, free medical...
