This study aims to evaluate the contribution of Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN), a national health insurance scheme, to the overall spending for the family planning (FP) program in Indonesia.Findings indicate that in 2019, over than half of Indonesia’s family...

Mavimpi ya mboté” project: A plea for its transformation into a national program
Innovative achievements: this is what emerges from the evaluation of the "Mavimpi ya mboté" project implemented in Congo with technical and financial support from UNICEF. According to the Minister of Health, this experiment in maternal and child health should be...
40 years of basic healthcare in Tunisia
The "Soins de Santé de Base" (SSB) descriptor is the Tunisian name for "Soins de Santé Primaires" (SSP), implemented in early 1980. The aim of this reflection was to compare the practices of SSB in Tunisia with the principles of the PHC vision.Based on the essential...

How to fix Switzerland’s costly healthcare system
The Swiss healthcare system faces urgent calls for reform due to rising costs and public dissatisfaction, with proposals from both the Social Democrats and the Centre failing to gain voter support. Experts suggest a need for better distribution of responsibilities...

Cancers, hepatitis B and C, and psychiatric diseases will be diagnosed for free regardless of insurance status
Diagnosis of socially significant diseases will be free, regardless of insurance status under the Mandatory Social Health Insurance (MSHI) system. After regulatory amendments, diagnostic services will cover suspected cases of cancer, chronic hepatitis B and C, and...
Political economy dichotomy in primary health care: bridging the gap between reality and necessity
Addressing the political economy dichotomies in primary health care investment is crucial for establishing equitable, high-quality, and trusted health systems that meet the comprehensive needs of populations. The article "Political Economy Dichotomy in Primary Health...

Congo calls for an international primary healthcare day
At the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, the Republic of Congo, through its Minister of Health, recommended the establishment of an " International Primary Health Care Day " to be celebrated on September 12 each year. Gilbert Mokoki, the Republic of Congo's...
Health Sector Budget Performance Analysis 2019-2021
Results are presented on the budgetary performance of the health sector in 8 countries. This document can serve as a guide for other countries in the region to improve financial management in the health sector, allowing for a more effective and efficient response to...
Health and health system impacts of China’s comprehensive primary healthcare reforms: a systematic review
Since 2009, China implemented the primary health care (PHC) reform, with the overarching goal of providing accessible, efficient, equitable and high-quality healthcare services. This systematic review aims to examine the impacts of China’s PHC reforms on the health...
The Fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP V)
Tanzania's early achievement of lower middle-income status reflects robust economic growth and human development, driven by focused health sector investment. The Fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan aims to enhance healthcare access, combat diseases, and ensure...

Following the adoption of the first Public Health Law, Mongolia kicked off the year of public health promotion
The first Law on Public Health Care and Services was approved by the Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia and came into effect on April 1st, 2024. Consequently, the Ministry of Health declared this year as the "Year of Public Health Promotion" and organized an...

Refining primary health care financing in Ukraine: examining provider costs and impact of war
WHO/Europe released two reports highlighting the need to adjust primary health care (PHC) provider payments in Ukraine to better meet population needs and address the war's impact. The report "Results of costing for provider payments in PHC" offers a cost analysis to...

Realising sustainable financing for primary health care in Tanzania
Tanzania prioritizes primary health care for Universal Health Coverage, achieving progress in reducing under-five and maternal mortality. However, neonatal mortality stagnates. Despite financing challenges, Tanzania progresses towards sustainable health financing,...

Strengthening PHC Financing through Ministries of Health and Finance collaboration
Botswana's Interministerial Meeting held on 15-18 April 2024, supported by PROPEL Health and AERC, prioritizes primary healthcare (PHC) financing for Universal Health Coverage, fostering collaboration for sustainable health systems. The Botswana Interministerial...
Federal Health Insurance Fund of Russia hosted a delegation from Kazakhstan to collaborte in primary health care
A delegation from Kazakhstan consisting of national level policymakers visited colleagues in the federal agencies of Russia to learn about the experience of the Russian Federation in paying for primary health care and using performance indicators for primary health...