Global public goods for health, including prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) measures, are vital for safeguarding populations against future health threats. Yet the scale of investment in these areas remains inadequate and uneven, especially across income...
In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), traditional line-item budgeting has hindered effective primary care financing by reducing transparency, limiting flexibility, and fragmenting expenditures. Programme-based budgeting (PBB) offers a strategic...
The World Bank report Budget Execution in Health: From Bottlenecks to Solutions explores challenges in health budget execution and offers practical solutions for policymakers. It examines financial management trends, policy responses, and a structured approach to...
The public treasury budget for the health sector in Cochabamba has been determined. In previous years, part of the budget for the single health system was not executed. For this reason, the authorities suggest that, in 2025, this challenge should be overcome with...
Amsterdam, January 8, 2025 – A new study published in PLOS ONE offers critical insights into public opinion regarding the reimbursement of expensive medicines in the Netherlands. The research, led by Féline E. V. Scheijmans and her team from Utrecht University,...
The decision to completely cut the government subsidy for PhilHealth has sparked criticism, as the agency faces scrutiny over its significant reserve funds while many Filipinos struggle with rising healthcare costs. With the subsidy elimination, PhilHealth will rely...
Switzerland supports Moldova’s efforts to achieve better health of the population, through ensuring universal access to affordable medical services of good quality. In its 2nd (exit) phase that will end in June 2027, Moldova will receive a grant of over CHF 3.3...
The study examines primary care facility autonomy in executing Direct Facility Financing (DFF) in Tanzania. While facilities possess financial management knowledge and some autonomy, challenges like fund disbursement delays and procurement complexities hinder...
After the 1994 Genocide, Rwanda focused on rebuilding its health system with global aid. However, coordination issues led to inefficiencies. The 2011 formation of the Single Project Implementation Unit aimed to enhance planning for universal health coverage, but...
The Journal of Health Systems and Reform, has published Public Financial Management: A Pathway to Universal Health Coverage in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries, a study by Hélène Barroy, Pierre Yameogo, Mark Blecher, Martin Sabignoso, Moritz Piatti, and Joseph Kutzin....
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...
Romania has a high incidence of catastrophic health spending, with 1 in 8 households exceeding 40% of their capacity to pay for healthcare in 2015, according to a WHO/Europe report. The burden is greatest on low-income households and older people, driven by...
The report highlights strengths and weaknesses in Jammu and Kashmir’s current health financing arrangements, assessed against the desirable attributes of a health financing system based on global evidence. Based on the findings, the report suggests several policy...
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...
The Norwegian government reports it is increasing funding for the hospital sector in the state budget for 2025 by NOK 5.5 billion compared to 2024. The closest comparable increase took plance in 2008. The proposal will help hospitals to cover the increase in costs as...
