The Argentine Integrated Health Services Plan was created with the aim of contributing to the development of an integrated, equitable and sustainable health model that guarantees the population's effective access to comprehensive and quality health care. The main...
Universal health coverage in Pakistan
This paper examines Pakistan's health system, focusing on health-seeking behaviors and service utilization in the context of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Using 14 UHC tracer indicators, the analysis highlights Pakistan's lagging position compared to...
Health technology assessment in China: progress, challenges, and sustainability
Since the introduction of Health technology assessment (HTA) in 1990, it has played an increasingly crucial role in supporting healthcare decision-making in China. This article provides an overview of HTA activities in China. It elaborates the development and current...
Public Health Organic Law No. 9202
The Ministry of Public Health is responsible for the organization, administration and operation of the services destined for the care and treatment of the sick and the administration of the establishments destined for the protection of incapable and helpless minors,...
National Health Accounts for financial years 2020/21 to 2021/22
The NHA report provides a detailed analysis of Tanzania mainland's health spending from 2019/20 to 2021/22, with a focus on 2021/22. Total Health Expenditure (THE) increased by 26% from 2020, reaching TZS 6.83 trillion (USD 2.9 billion) in 2022. Government...
National Health Development Plan 2023-2032
This national health development plan for Sao Tome and Principe covers the period from 2023 to 2032 and is entitled " More and better health for all. Towards universal health coverage ». The plan derives its legal basis from the Constitution of the Republic of São...
2024 Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan On state health insurance
The Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On measures to implement mechanisms of state health insurance” was adopted (PP No. 311 dated September 5, 2024). State health insurance is to be introduced in Tashkent and the Syrdarya region from October...
Can people afford to pay for health care? Evidence on financial protection in Albania
Financial protection in Albania is weak compared to many other European countries. Catastrophic health spending is heavily concentrated among the poorest households and largely driven by out-of-pocket payments for outpatient medicines. Levels of unmet need for health...
Nepal: National Health Financing Strategy 2080- 2090
The National Health Financing Strategy 2080- 2090 includes strategic interventions to expand fiscal space for health, strengthen social protection, improve resource generation, and improve health financing governance, accountability, and transparency in the health...
Annual prevalence of unmet healthcare need in Thailand: evidence from national household surveys between 2011 and 2019
This study assesses the trend and prevalence of unmet healthcare need for outpatient, inpatient and dental services in Thailand between 2011 and 2019. The study also identifies reasons of unmet needs and population groups who had unmet needs. Findings indicate that...
National Health Accounts 2020
This report presents findings from the 2020 National Health Accounts (NHA), developed with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), detailing the Total Health Expenditure (THE) in Mauritius for 2019. Key findings include an estimated THE of Rs 30.7 billion,...
Health Financing Progress Matrix Assessment 2023: Summary of findings
This report provides a concise summary of the Health Financing Progress Matrix (HFPM) assessment for Mauritius, highlighting key strengths and weaknesses in the country's health financing system. It identifies priority areas that need to be addressed to advance...
Law 346: Free health services for women during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period
It establishes free curative medical care and comprehensive general health services for women during pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium in all public health facilities. The public health system should encourage the strengthening of all relevant actions for the...
Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Public Health
This strategic plan establishes institutional priorities that are formulated and updated within the framework of the National Budget and accountabilities. The Planning and Budget Office is in charge of the institution's strategic planning to fulfill its Mission,...
Health Master Plan 2021-2031
The present Health Master Plan (Plan Directeur de la Santé - PDS) has been drafted in a post COVID-19 context. Indeed, in the preface, the editors specify that"Haiti has not been spared (by the pandemic) with a cumulative 20,326 confirmed cases and 563 deaths as of...