The integration of refugees into national health systems requires context-specific strategies that account for societal attitudes, organizational structures, and financial realities, rather than relying on a single universal approach. Political commitment to universal...
Gabon's healthcare budget for 2025 is ten billion FCFA (almost 17,828,530 USD) higher than the previous year. In Gabon, the health budget for 2025 has been increased by ten billion FCFA (almost 17,828,530 USD). This budgetary effort on the part of the public...
The 2025 partnership between Al-Ahli Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), and other private providers is reshaping Qatar’s healthcare sector by enabling public-private collaboration to reduce wait times and improve equitable access, in alignment with Vision...
Libya’s ongoing political instability has devastated its healthcare system, forcing families to embark on perilous journeys to Europe in search of life-saving treatment unavailable at home. Despite occasional promises from authorities, lasting solutions and reliable...
This strategic document, published by the Chilean Ministry of Health in 2022, describes in detail the national strategies for its health objectives up to 2030. One of the chapters deals specifically with sector financing, where the objective is to align the financing...
Morocco has passed major reforms to unify its basic health insurance system under the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), aiming to improve efficiency, transparency, and access to healthcare as part of King Mohammed VI’s broader vision for universal social...
The WHO Director-General praised Vietnam’s strong health policies and affirmed continued support in strengthening grassroots healthcare and public health systems. Prime Minister Chinh highlighted Vietnam’s shift toward prevention-focused healthcare and called for...
Indonesia makes impressive progress towards universal health coverage in just 10 years, covering over 98 percent of its population through the Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) Program, thanks to strong government commitment and collaboration among stakeholders. Badan...
India is experiencing a demographic shift, with a large youthful workforce and a rapidly growing elderly population projected to reach 193 million by 2030, highlighting the urgent need for a robust and equitable health system. Universal Health Coverage is essential to...
The WHO Country Office in Kuwait and Alnowair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on promoting mental health, advancing universal health coverage, and enhancing community engagement, especially among youth. This partnership aims to empower...
This study examined the impact of health insurance policies on household wealth distribution in four sub-Saharan African countries—Burundi, Gabon, Ghana, and Rwanda—that have achieved healthcare coverage above 20% in pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals....
This report presents the results of the latest assessment of health financing (2024) in Cameroon using the Health Financing Progress Matrix (WHO's standardized assessment tool for health financing policies). It highlights the strengths and weaknesses of health...
A recent scoping review synthesizing literature and data from 2000 to 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of Syria’s health system, aiming to guide post-conflict recovery efforts. The study highlights persistent challenges such as politicization of healthcare,...
Armenia’s social health insurance model focuses on universal coverage and vulnerable groups but faces challenges in funding sustainability and healthcare quality, while Azerbaijan’s state-funded system benefits from oil revenues to modernize infrastructure but...
This journal published by Salud Pública México in May-June 2025, has a number of articles on public health in the country. The commentary deals specifically with the health system and achieving universal access with a primary health care approach.
