The health system measures put into place in Hungary to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: - On 4 April, the government announced a HUF 663 billion (1.4% of GDP) Epidemic Prevention Fund to cover additional health spending, including a 20% wage increase for health...
Health system measures in Iceland – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Iceland to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: Health professionals working at the front get a one-off bonus. The published information can be found here
Health system measures in Lithuania – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Lithuania to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: - The Ministry of Health has been publishing the list of 'affected countries' (where the 14-day incidence of coronavirus infection is higher than 25 cases per 100 000...
Health system measures in Israel- COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Isreal to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: NIS 10 billion allocated (30 March) (2,9 billion USD) to increase health sector capacity, including for the procurement of protective gear, medicine and respirators, to...
Health system measures in Ireland – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Ireland to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: The Irish health system was already experiencing significant challenges at the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, but a number of measures are being put in place to support the...
Health system measures in Japan – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Japan to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: - On 28 January, the Cabinet issued a decree to list COVID-19 as a disease that the Infectious Disease Act and the Quarantine Act apply. With the decree enforced on 1...
Health system measures in Italy – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Italy to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: EUR 3.2 billion for the national health service and to support civil protection. Within this package: - EUR 1.4 bn to raise funding for the health care system for 2020, including...
Health system measures in Latvia – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Latvia to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: About EUR 8 million has been earmarked to cover salary increases for three months for about 4,500 “front line” medical workers. In addition, about EUR 2 million will be...
Health system measures in Kenya – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Kenya to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: *June 10: The Government launched protocols for home-based isolation and care, anticipating to discharge asymptomatic Covid-19 positive cases. Health Chief Administrative...
Health system measures in Luxembourg – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Luxembourg to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * Additional expenditures in the context of health and crisis management, notably for the procurement of medical equipment and infrastructure (up to €194m). * Medical...
Health system measures in Liberia – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in liberia to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: *The authorities are hoping to finalize a COVID-19 preparedness plan in conjunction with the donor community, and the draft is still evolving. The World Bank has to date...
Health system measures in Mexico – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Mauritius to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: On 24 March, the Federal Government announced a hospital conversion to better coordinate and integrate available space in hospitals and other infrastructures to take...
Health system measures in Mauritius – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Mauritius to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: *June 4: Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, presented the National Budget 04 June 2020. In a joint statement, PM Jugnauth...
Health system measures in Morocco – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Morocco to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * 25 June: sanitary inspections for incoming passengers will take place in ports and international airports. * 15 June: medical equipment produced in Morocco is progressively...
Health system measures in Montenegro – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Montenegro to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * May 4 : Masks are required to be worn in all enclosed public spaces (e.g. shops, banks, etc.) The published information can be found here