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Financing the cost of health care in Jamaica
Jamaica

The Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness published a discussion paper on health financing for UHC in July, 2023. The paper aimed to stimulate broad public discussion on sustainable financing of the health sector as the country strives towards achieving Universal...

Health Board contributes to the reform of the CSS organic law
Health Board contributes to the reform of the CSS organic law
Panama

In October 2024 in Panama, the health roundtable presented its summary of proposals for the reform of the organic law of the Social Security Fund. This same law was sanctioned on March 18, 2025. In Panama, a consultation process has been carried out to inform the...

Austrian Medical Chamber Unveils Ten-Point Plan for ÖGK Reform
Austrian Medical Chamber Unveils Ten-Point Plan for ÖGK Reform
Austria

The Austrian Medical Chamber has proposed a ten-point reform plan to address the ÖGK’s significant financial challenges, emphasizing the need to improve healthcare services rather than cutting them, as projected deficits exceed one billion euros. The Austrian Medical...

The rising income gradient in life expectancy in Sweden over six decades
Sweden

This study investigates the relationship between income and life expectancy in Sweden from 1960 to 2021, revealing a widening gap in life expectancy between different income levels. The disparity increased significantly, with men’s life expectancy gap growing from 3.5...

Renewing New Zealand’s Primary Care System
Renewing New Zealand’s Primary Care System
New Zealand

The report "The Heart of Healthcare: Renewing New Zealand's Primary Care System" highlights the economic benefits of investing in general practice, showing potential cost savings and improved patient care compared to emergency department visits.The report "The Heart...

What Kenya should do to address healthcare funding challenges
What Kenya should do to address healthcare funding challenges
Kenya

The recent suspension of US foreign assistance poses a significant threat to Kenya's health sector, jeopardizing access to vital services. However, this challenge also presents an opportunity for Kenya to enhance its healthcare resilience.The recent suspension of...

Labour’s 10-year plan for the NHS in England: what should it look like?
Labour’s 10-year plan for the NHS in England: what should it look like?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The NHS is facing significant pressures, prompting the new government to develop a 10-year reform plan aimed at enhancing its future viability. While previous long-term plans have shown mixed implementation results influenced by political and financial contexts, this...

Cabinet approves universal health cover policy in Namibia
Cabinet approves universal health cover policy in Namibia
Namibia

The cabinet has approved a universal health coverage policy to ensure all Namibians can access healthcare services without financial hardship. This initiative aligns with the country's Vision 2030 and aims to address existing challenges in healthcare access,...

Healthcare systems and health economics in GCC countries: informing decision-makers from the perspective of the Gulf health economics association
Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia

The discovery of oil has enabled GCC countries to provide universal healthcare to their citizens, but rising healthcare demands pose challenges in financing these systems effectively. Experts in health economics from the Gulf Health Economics Association held a focus...

Social Insurance Coverage for Informal Sector Workers in Viet Nam
Social Insurance Coverage for Informal Sector Workers in Viet Nam
Vietnam

Vietnam's voluntary social insurance program has significantly expanded over 30 years, reaching 2.311 million participants, but to meet the 2030 target of 60% coverage, further reforms are needed. The World Bank is collaborating with Vietnam Social Security to enhance...

Strengthening health systems: South Africa leads G20 health agenda
Strengthening health systems: South Africa leads G20 health agenda

The G20 Health Working Group met in South Africa to advance universal health coverage, sustainable financing, and NCD prevention. Leaders urged investment in resilient, inclusive healthcare systems. The 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting, held in KwaZulu-Natal,...

Cabinet meeting: major advances for the health of all Burkinabes
Cabinet meeting: major advances for the health of all Burkinabes
Burkina Faso

The Minister of Health, Dr Robert Kargougou, chaired a meeting on key reforms: a monthly payment for free care and a digital platform for licenses. These initiatives aim to improve payment regularity and access to healthcare in Burkina Faso. The Minister of Health, Dr...