In a pre-budget discussion held by the Parliamentary Finance Committee today the Ministry of Health and Population has demanded Rs 33 billion to arrange vaccines against the COVID-19 infection. To provide two doses of the vaccine to 21.5 million people, Rs 48 billion...
Health financing in the Philippines (2020)
ThinkWell’s Philippine UHC Law Series presents an overview of the country’s health system and the ongoing implementation of the UHC Law. This third brief in the series focuses on health financing in the Philippines, summarizes the current situation, identifies...
Federal budget gives$2.3 billion boost to mental health services, with bulk going to diagnosis and treatment centres
The recently announced federal budget of Australia has among other healthcare initiatives, taken a special interest in mental health services, treatment centres and suicide prevention efforts. Of the $2.3 billion over 50% is going to a network of Commonwealth-funded...
$18b aged care budget outlines new care model
The federal budget includes almost $8 billion over four years to reform residential aged care with around half of that going toward funding and reporting a minimum of 200 care minutes for residents each day. The funding is part of a five-year $17.7 billion aged care...
Federal budget 2021: Health reforms could save Aussies millions
Key private health reforms revealed in the budget, which includes closing a loophole that dissuades people earning more than $90,000 a year from taking out private health insurance, slashing the cost of medical devices and reviewing tax rebates, could dramatically cut...
Book Launch: Voice, Agency, Empowerment: The Handbook on Social Participation for UHC
The Handbook on Social Participation for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) will be launched on 31 May at 14:00 – 15:00 CET. WHO, UHC2030, Health System Governance Collaborative, UHC-Partnership, and PMNCH invite you to the launch of...
Côte d’Ivoire: Finance bill Ministry of Employment and Social Protection
Côte d’Ivoire: Finance bill Ministry of Health
Côte d’Ivoire: Finance bill Ministry of Employment and Social Protection
Côte d’Ivoire: Finance bill Ministry of Health
“Infection Control Support Fund” Temporarily included in the Korean Hospital’s Fee to Support Healthcare Workers Combating COVID-19
The Infection Control Support Fund for Healthcare Workers at Hospitals Responding to COVID-19 will be temporarily included in the hospital’s fee covered by the National Health Insurance to improve the working conditions of healthcare workers at hospitals dedicated to...
Vietnam’s Rural Population Enjoys Better Healthcare Services Thanks to Smart Investment in Hospital Upgrading
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2021/03/01/vietnams-rural-populace-enjoys-better-healthcare-services
Budget 2021: A better health system for all New Zealanders
Following the announcement of major structural reform of the New Zealand health system in April, the health allocation budget 2021 has been announced. An extra $200 million over four years to Pharmac for more medicines, treatments, and personal medical...
Australian Government allocates budget for women’s healthcare and well being
As part of its commitment to improving long-term health outcomes for women and girls under the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030, Australia’s Ministry of Health is earmarking $353.9 million over the next four years as part of the 2021-22 budget. This will...
Australian government extends free telehealth services provision until year end
The Australian government recently announced that it is extending AU$114 million (approximately $88 million) more funds under the 2021-22 Budget for the provision of telehealth services until end-2021. The extension of the Medicare-funded telehealth...