As described here by WHO, this report summarizes the findings of the Health Financing Progress Matrix assessment, WHO’s standardized assessment of a country’s health financing policies, for Tajikistan. The report highlights both strengths and weaknesses in...
This research work "encompasses a comprehensive analysis of key aspects of the Romanian healthcare system, ranging from healthcare infrastructure and financing mechanisms to service delivery and healthcare outcomes" as described by its authors, Ion Petre et al. The...
This Amnesty International report critically examines Somalia's fragile healthcare system, highlighting the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need for health financing reform. It underscores how decades of conflict and limited resources have left...
The Philippines' DOF and DOH collaborate on health projects, securing funding for facilities, immunization, and health promotion to boost universal health coverage. The Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Health (DOH) are working together to enhance health...
CABRI's August 2024 Policy Dialogue in Mauritius united 13 African nations to explore how public financial management can empower primary healthcare facilities. The event highlighted the value of cross-sector collaboration and pragmatic reforms for health service...
US$50 million were transferred to the Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS), the state entity in charge of health care for thousands of members.The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Ecuador confirmed the transfer of US$ 50 million to IESS. The transferred funds...
The authors explore the alternatives available to Sickness and Maternity Insurance (SEM) as a response to the challenges it faces in terms of financing options. The paper focuses its analysis on issues of insurance coverage, profile of the uninsured and financial...
The report highlights the findings of a health sector Public Expenditure Review (PER) covering the period from 2006 to 2016. The findings reveal that health spending in Zambia is low compared to regional and global averages, with a significant reliance on donor...
On September 11 and 12, 2024, Gabon's capital hosted a high-level meeting on health financing. The purpose of the meeting was to sign a letter of commitment from the participating experts, setting up the mechanism for funds managed directly by the Ministry of Health....
This document provides Malaysia's national health expenditure data from 2011 to 2021. The estimation was conducted by using standardised and internationally acceptable National Health Accounts (NHA) methodology. It provides both overview and classification of health...
Changes in demographic and morbidity patterns, new medical technologies, inefficiencies in the system and the structure of the labor market represent a challenge for the fiscal sustainability of the health system in Colombia since they require an increase in public...
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced an increase in public healthcare subsidies across range of services for Singaporean residents, beginning from October 1. This increase will benefit approximately 1.1 million residents.As reported by Daphne Yow in CNA, the MOH...
Equatorial Guinea’s economy contracted by an estimated 5.8 percent in 2023, mainly due to declining oil reserves. The fiscal and external balances deteriorated amid declining oil export earnings. The economy is projected to remain in reces- sion over the medium term....
The Egypt National Health Accounts 2019/2020 study provides an up-to-date overview of health expenditure in the country. It tracks health expenditure across the Egyptian health system and provides in-depth analysis of the quantities and flows of funds through standard...
The policy note published by N’weti and Wemos addresses Mozambique’s critical need to increase domestic financial resources for its health system. As the country faces major health challenges including high rates of poverty, and infectious diseases, with a significant...
