The health system measures put into place in Tunisia to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: - March 21: The government announces that an envelope of TND 500 million will be created to strengthen the strategic reserves of, among other things, medicines. - The...
Health system measures in the United Arab Emirates – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in the United Arab Emirates to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * 21 June: Abu Dhabi's Emergency, Crisis & Disaster Committee announced that the National Screening Programme has reduced the rate of confirmed cases,...
Health system measures in Ukraine – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Ukraine to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * The state budget has been amended to allocate an additional UAH 64.7 billion in funding for payments to healthcare workers, medical equipment purchases, and cash assistance...
Health system measures in the United States of America – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in the United States of America to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: Of the emergency package $3 billion was for research (vaccine), over 2$billion for prevention and response and $1billion for medical supplies The...
Health system measures in the United Kingdom – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in the United Kingdom to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * 11 May: the Government has committed to increase testing capacity to 200,000 tests per day by the end of May. * 11 May: The government advises citizens and...
Health system measures in Uruguay – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Uruguay to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * In order to prevent price gouging, a list of prices of basic sanitary products was published since April 17. * Free service for medical consultation by phone since April 13....
Health system measures in Bosnia and Herzegovina – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Bosnia and Herzegovina to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: * March 24: The Council of Ministers introduced a tax exemption on equipment and resources granted by both domestic and international entities for the needs of...
Health system measures in Albania – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Albania to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: *April 1: The Prime Minister announced that the doctors, nurses and health workers on the front line will receive an additional 1 000 EUR payment. The supporting personnel...
Health system measures in Chile- COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Chile to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: - A national campaign was launched to inform the public of prevention measures and detection. - As of April 1, the coordination of the public and private network was handed over...
Health system measures in Canada- COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Canada to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: Additional budgetary allocations for health care have included funds for medial research, increased health spending transfers to provinces and territories and spending on...
Health system measures in Croatia – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Croatia to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: The government is making efforts to procure additional health equipment for hospitals (masks, ventilators, etc.). You can find the published information here
Health system measures in Bulgaria – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Albania to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: Doctors and nurses working in the frontline will receive an additional payment of BGN 1000 a month (EUR 510) (announced on 15 March). The additional remuneration of medical and...
Health system measures in Denmark – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Denmark to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: Coronavirus test made available to the full population from 18 May. Anyone who would like to get tested can book a test online. Reorganisation of the health system to increase...
Health system measures in Czech Republic – COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Czech Republic to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: From 16 March 2020, the government has banned all doctors, dentists, pharmacists and medical staff from taking their leave during the emergency - recalled on April 09....
Health system measures in Ecuador- COVID-19 – June 2020
The health system measures put into place in Ecuador to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: *May 8: CAF has approved a loan for USD 50 million to strengthen the capacity of the health system to respond to the health emergency. ' * Reduction of tariffs for the imports...