This law regulates the right to health protection that every person has according to the mandate established in the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States.The Health Law establishes the bases and modalities for access to health services and the...
National Health Insurance Strategy 2021-2025
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Strategy aims to provide overall guidance and approach for the planned developments of social health protection in Lao PDR over the period 2021–2025. The NHI strategy will support the goals of the Health Sector Reform Strategy...
Can people afford to pay for health care? WHO report on Spain
This four-page summary report from WHO gives a snapshot of financial protection in Spain. It provides facts and figures indicating a high burden from financial hardship when people in Spain use health services and pay out of pocket. The document, titled “Can people...
National Health Act 2014
The 2014 National Health Act provides a comprehensive framework for the regulation, development, and management of Nigeria's health system. This significant piece of legislation sets new standards for delivering health services across the country, aiming to enhance...
Health Care Financing Strategy of the Philippines 2023-2028 Towards Universal Health Care
The Health Care Financing Strategy of the Philippines 2023-2028 Towards Universal Health Care (UHC) is a medium-term financing roadmap of the country designed to support the implementation of the reforms in UHC Act. Its primary goal is to reduce household...
South Africa’s National Health Insurance Act
The President of South Africa signed the National Health Insurance Act, as a landmark step towards achieving universal access to quality healthcare services in the Republic. This pivotal legislation is aligned with section 27 of the Constitution, which guarantees the...
States General on Health-Guinea 2021
Key question: Does the current healthcare financing system improve access to care? How else can we achieve this and guarantee the government's policy of fairness?To answer this question, we will examine the current level of healthcare expenditure, the evolution of...
Nigeria National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022
In 2022, Nigeria enacted the 2022 National Health Insurance Act, marking a pivotal step towards comprehensive healthcare reform. The new legislation ensures that every Nigerian can access affordable and quality health services. Key highlights of the Act include:...
Health Accounts 2020
Health accounts are an essential tool for monitoring the implementation of the commitment made by the State and its technical and financial partners to provide adequate funding for health.Health financing in the Republic of the Congo comes mainly from six (06)...
The National Health Sector Policy 2016-2026
In a significant move towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Eswatini’s Vision 2022, the Ministry of Health launched a comprehensive 2016-2026 National Health Sector Policy to strengthen the country's health systems and advance Universal Health...
The advocacy coalition of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes in Indonesia
This study aims to generate insights into the actors involved in the discourse of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) tax adoption in Indonesia to inform their advocacy and communication efforts using the Advocacy Coalition Framework and Discourse Network Analysis. Since...
The National Health Financing Policy 2015-2022
Eswatini's National Health Financing Policy (NHFP) for 2015-2022 aims to secure sustainable healthcare funding, ensure financial protection, improve resource efficiency, and provide equitable access to healthcare. A key initiative is the mandatory National Health...
The Management of Provider Payments in the Universal Coverage Scheme in Thailand
This book explains a provider payment management of the Thailand's Universal Coverage Scheme managed by the National Security Office (NHSO). The information in this book is based on Universal Coverage Scheme’s Fund Management Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2019.This book...
Cambodia: National Social Protection Policy Framework 2016-2025
This document elaborates Cambodia's National Social Protection Policy Framework 2016-2025 and the Royal Government of Cambodia’s strategic plans to ensure income security for all citizens, promote their welfare, strengthen social solidarity and maximize poverty...
The Fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP V)
Tanzania's early achievement of lower middle-income status reflects robust economic growth and human development, driven by focused health sector investment. The Fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan aims to enhance healthcare access, combat diseases, and ensure...