The health system measures put into place in New Zealand to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: In the context of the Covid-19 support measures announced on 17 March, NZD 500 million was allocated to the health sector. On 28 March, the government announced that it...
The health system measures put into place in the Netherlands to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: 20 May: - Purchase and distribution and sale of medical devices (protective gear, ventilators etc) (680million) - Vaccine research contribution (CEPI) (50 million) -...
The health system measures put into place in Norway to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: Measures includes steps for the health care system to handle the acute crisis. This include securing necessary equipment and personnel. Revised National Budget (12 May)...
The health system measures put into place in Nigeria to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: *April 9: The telecom operator Airtel says about USD 500 000 will go towards equipment for a medical facility and USD 300 000 will go towards the purchase of more than 100 000...
The health system measures put into place in Paraguay to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * March 26: The emergency package includes health-related spending for doubling beds for intensive care, investment in hospital supplies, acquisition of more reagents to...
The health system measures put into place in Panama to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * January 23: Activation of the Centre of Emergency Operations in Health (CODES) and declaration of the green health alert starting January 22 by the Ministry of Health. *...
The health system measures put into place in Poland to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: On March 8, the authorities unlocked 23.3 million EUR (98 million PLN) additional funding for hospitals. In cases when patients' health was at risk, qualified pharmacists were...
The health system measures put into place in Peru to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: *June 10: Under the Temporary Hospital Expansion Plan, the government will construct by end June, 10 temporary hospitals in Lima and nine in other heavily affected regions,...
The health system measures put into place in Portugal to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: On March 12th, the authorities unlocked 296 million EUR to increase the capacity of the health sector. Other health-related measures include: a) suspension of overtime...
The health system measures put into place in Saudi Arabia to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: The government has committed to fund any needed increase in health spending and has made an additional budget allocation available to the Ministry of Health. The published...
The health system measures put into place in Romania to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: On 6 April, the government endorsed some new support measures to be financed from European funds, including risk bonuses of EUR 500 per month for the medical staff in direct...
The health system measures put into place in Sierra Leone to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: *April 22: The government announced its plans to include incentives for healthcare workers (including a risk allowance, life insurance and compensation for living expenses...
The health system measures put into place in Serbia to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: *10% wage increase for public healthcare sector to RSD 13 billion (EUR 110 million) and increased healthcare spending to about RSD 12 billion (EUR 100 million). * The Minister...
The health system measures put into place in Slovenia to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: 9 March: An army filed hospital has been deployed in Ljubljana. In addition, health professionals are prohibited from travelling abroad and their right to leave and strike is...
The health system measures put into place in Slovakia to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: On 16 March 2020 the state of emergency was declared for the health care sector, as of 25 March 2020 state of emergency will apply also to social care facilities providing...
