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Nigeria to Host Health Financing Policy Dialogue In September
Nigeria to Host Health Financing Policy Dialogue In September
Nigeria

Nigeria will host a National Health Financing Dialogue in September to tackle low health investment, with households paying 76% of costs. The forum will push NHIA Act implementation, insurance expansion, and innovative financing, aiming to cut out-of-pocket spending...

Why Universal Health Coverage matters in West and Central Africa
Why Universal Health Coverage matters in West and Central Africa

At TICAD in Japan, UHC took center stage as Africa’s young, fast-growing population underscores the need for stronger health systems. Despite funding gaps and persistent risks, the World Bank and partners aim to expand access, boost resilience, and create jobs, with...

Clearer guidance can add to progress in health financing in Vietnam
Clearer guidance can add to progress in health financing in Vietnam
Vietnam

Vietnam has expanded health insurance to 94% of its population, with free care targeted by 2035. But out-of-pocket costs remain high at 40%. WHO’s Dr. Pratt stresses stronger financing, efficiency reforms, primary care, and innovation to achieve universal health...

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan explore cooperation in mandatory health insurance
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan explore cooperation in mandatory health insurance
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan health officials met in Baku to discuss the 2025–2028 Action Plan under their MoU. Uzbekistan seeks to learn from Azerbaijan’s success with mandatory health insurance, with sessions covering healthcare costs, IT, HR, financing, and...

African Summit Looks for Solutions to Health Funding Crisis
African Summit Looks for Solutions to Health Funding Crisis

At the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit, leaders led by Ghana’s President Mahama and ex-Nigerian president Obasanjo called for African-funded health systems, rejecting aid dependency. WHO’s Tedros urged health taxes, efficiency, and sovereignty to counter massive aid...

NHI Implementation in South Africa: Key Risks and Challenges
NHI Implementation in South Africa: Key Risks and Challenges
South Africa

South Africa’s NHI aims for universal healthcare but risks higher costs, reduced access, overburdened public hospitals, provider exits, rising lawsuits, and costly transitions. Without viable alternatives, it could destabilise both public and private healthcare...

Belgian reform package targets excessive medical fees
Belgian reform package targets excessive medical fees
Belgium

Belgium’s summer agreement reforms healthcare by limiting excessive doctor surcharges, ensuring fair billing and equal reimbursements, curbing pharmaceutical overspending, and promoting sustainable care while preserving provider autonomy. This marks a historic step...