This article, published in the SSM-Health Systems Journal by Science Direct, delves into the critical issue of inefficiencies in healthcare financing and their impact on fiscal space within health systems. Through a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature, the...
The Compulsory Health Insurance Reform in Azerbaijan was summarized in a blog by the State Agency for Compulsory Health Insurance. The blog describes how for 8 years now, Azerbaijanis are visiting doctors or being treated in a hospital "without putting his/her hand in...
After a COVID-19 related growth slowdown in 2020, Niger’s economic recovery was hit by a series of climate and security shocks in 2021 that deteriorated many economic and social indicators. As a result, GDP growth decelerated to 1.4 percent in 2021, which translated...
The Republic of Niger joined the GFF in July 2019. The Nigerien government welcomed this partnership as an opportunity to improve the cost-effectiveness and equity of healthcare spending (both public and external) by aligning it with national priorities centered on...
L'annuaire des statistiques représente le document national de référence de partage des satistiques sanitaires au Niger. Il compile les données de routine des différents niveaux du système de santé (Publiques et privées) ainsi que les données de campagne de masse....
The P4H Network’s flagship programme, Leadership for UHC (L4UHC), has been held in fifteen countries to date. Conceived as a journey of reflection, discovery and action for senior leaders, participants have described the programme as “one of the best things that ever...
UHC2030 has published the State of Universal Health Coverage Report 2023 on UHC Day to reflect on where countries have health high in their political agenda.A summary of the key findings of the review based on the eight action areas from the UHC2030 UHC Movement...
African Constituency Bureau's coverage of the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa, held in Lusaka, Zambia, from November 27-30 linking it with the Africa Leaders Meeting (ALM) Declaration. The 3rd International Conference on Public Health in...
Putting a halt to the government's plans, Kenya's High Court suspended the planned implementation of the Social Health Insurance Act 2023 by the Ministry of Health until February 2024.In a brief ruling rendered by Justice Chacha Mwita on Monday, November 27, 2023,...
This report provides a summary of findings and recommendations based on the Health Financing Progress Matrix assessment in Pakistan. In addition to identifying strengths and weaknesses in Pakistan’s health financing system, priority areas are highlighted in order to...
Colombia has implemented a tax on ultra-processed foods, becoming one of the first countries in the Americas to take such a measure to tackle obesity, diabetes, and other lifestyle diseases.The Lancet reports that Colombia is one of the first to tax food high in salt...
The 2024 health budget reached €22.5 billion, supporting the delivery and expansion of quality, affordable healthcare services in Ireland. In the government press release, the Irish Health Minister, Mr. Donnelly said, "We’ve implemented several initiatives that remove...
In its report titled "Transforming the health system in Uzbekistan: two-year implementation review", WHO showcases Uzbekistan's recent health system reforms and provides recommendations related to primary health care, health financing and e-health solutions -- the...
The African Union's admission to the G20 gives it a platform to influence the post-COVID health financing agenda to benefit the financing challenges in the region says this article from Health Policy Watch.Africa faces a challenging period in health financing to meet...
According to Radio azatutyun news, the Armenian government is starting preparations for the gradual introduction of a system of national health insurance that should cover the country’s population. An insurance plan unveiled by the government recently calls for a...
