MDBs: their privileges and constraints, and innovative ways they use to reduce risk, free up incremental lending capacity and raise new equity capital. The health sector seems to benefit less than other sectors from released lending capacity: we ask why and explore...
At the scale universal health coverage (UHC) needs, where is the money and how can it be mobilised and directed to the right investment?This blog post launches Part 2 of the P4H series on financing health systems in the age of the aid retreat. Part 2 comprises three...
As development aid contracts sharply, a practical UHC-focused guide to designing blended finance fund for health-system investment: five steps to structure the capital stack, sequence the raise, match instruments to assets, govern for independence, and manage...
Australia may introduce a benchmark pricing model for private hospital funding by 2028, replacing negotiated contracts between insurers and hospitals. The proposed “Private National Efficient Price” aims to standardize costs and improve transparency but faces industry...
This research by Katherine Porras Valarezo in Ecuador (2025) shows the complexity of aiming for universal health coverage. It highlights challenges in equitable access in a country with institutional fragmentation and high rates of labor informality and structural...
This paper develops a conceptual framework to integrate healthcare financing and delivery in India’s fragmented private sector so that competition promotes value rather than service volume. Drawing on international models from Israel, the U.S., Spain, Brazil, and the...
Albania’s gender gap in employment stems largely from women’s unpaid care responsibilities, despite gains in education and equality. Expanding and formalizing the care economy could boost growth, jobs, and revenues. Financing this requires tax reforms, reduced...
Despite most Ayushman Bharat hospitals being government-run, over half of treatments and two-thirds of costs occur in private hospitals. Since 2018, 9 crore treatments worth Rs 1.29 lakh crore have been provided. The scheme’s digital mission has linked 50 crore health...
Togo’s CNSS and INAM partnered with private insurers to expand the Universal Health Insurance (AMU) program on October 14, 2025. This collaboration links public and private sectors to offer complementary coverages, enhancing health protection and inclusive governance...
Ghana’s NHIA generated GH¢9.76 billion in 2025 after uncapping the health levy, enabling arrears clearance and GH¢1.5 billion payouts. Dr. Bampoe announced digital claims, new tariffs, and stronger private-sector partnerships to boost transparency, fairness, and...
In this peer reviewed article from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, the authors analyze the cost for treating prostate cancer in Antigua and Barbuda.
Canada’s universal healthcare is challenged by overcrowded hospitals, long waits, and preventable deaths. Business leader Op-ed argues Canada’s health system is failing, citing long waits, ER overcrowding, and calling for reforms to allow private options alongside...
Australia’s private hospitals allege major insurers use unfair contract practices that hurt patient care and threaten hospital viability; insurers deny wrongdoing. Government is considering regulatory action as tensions disrupt private healthcare sector. Australia’s...
Kenya’s universal health coverage struggles as hospitals face KSh 76 billion in unpaid claims, forcing cash-only services and risking closures. Delays, downgrades, and opacity have left providers in crisis and patients—especially in rural areas—with dwindling access....
South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) aims to advance Universal Health Coverage by addressing inequities between the well-resourced private sector and the underfunded public sector. While progress has been made, challenges persist, and WHO supports reforms to...
