Initiatives in Côte d'Ivoire to reform its health financing and implement strategic purchasing of primary health care aim to accelerate universal health coverage. International organizations provide technical support, just as the P4H Network provides expertise...
This World Bank series report provides an in-depth analysis of Sudan's efforts to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). It highlights national initiatives in health service delivery, financing, and governance, alongside key challenges such as high out-of-pocket...
In this article, researchers analyze the impact of the 2023 Sudanese conflict on the country’s fragile health financing system through interviews with key policymakers. Findings reveal that while the conflict has exacerbated resource allocation challenges,...
This new contracting model will improve efficiency, transparency and the supply of medicines and supplies needed in the health sector.The President of the Republic emphasized that the New Model of Consolidated Procurement of Medicines and Medical Supplies in Mexico...
This manual provides comprehensive guidelines for implementing Performance-Based Financing (PBF) in Rwandan health facilities, including hospitals and health centers. It outlines the principles, structures, and operational procedures of the PBF system, designed to...
The report provides a comprehensive overview of Botswana's health financing landscape. Key areas covered include Botswana’s health financing structure, fiscal space for health, health expenditure trends, resource needs, and the funding gap. It evaluates the...
R4D and SPARC have launched a toolkit to help countries evaluate and improve strategic health purchasing. The toolkit offers guidance for optimizing healthcare spending, with resources and real-world examples from over 20 countries in Africa and Asia. Results for...
In response to the significant rise in the prevalence of chronic diseases, Indonesia’s national health insurance agency (Badan Pengelola Jaminan Sosial Kesehatan or BPJS Kesehatan) implemented several purchasing arrangements for managing chronic conditions under the...
Cheryl Cashin and Nathaniel Otoo discuss strategic purchasing for health in an interview with Results for Development, highlighting its role in maximizing healthcare efficiency and supporting universal health coverage. They also introduce the Strategic Purchasing...
The report 'Connecting the Dots: Quality-of-Care Data for Purchasing Primary Health Care in Burkina Faso, Kenya, the Philippines, and Uganda', published by ThinkWell, explores the critical role of quality-of-care data in enhancing purchasing decisions for primary...
The Liberian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) developed the 2008 Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) as part of its National Health Plan to standardize health services and ensure universal access. BPHS focuses on decentralizing services to improve...
This report provides a concise summary of the Health Financing Progress Matrix (HFPM) assessment for Mauritius, highlighting key strengths and weaknesses in the country's health financing system. It identifies priority areas that need to be addressed to advance...
Ethiopia's progress in health improvements faces sustainability challenges due to financial constraints. This peer reviewed study examines the impact of various provider payment mechanisms (PPMs) on health system goals. Line-item budgets are predictable but don't...
The French government has just announced an increase in hospital tariffs for 2024. The aim is to support the recovery in activity in healthcare establishments and meet the population's healthcare needs in a context of inflation. The rates invoiced to the Assurance...
The main source of funding for the National Immunization Program (NIP) in Colombia is general taxes, although there are also limited contributions from the sub-national level for program management. The Ministry of Health and Social Protection manages all NIP...
