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Vulnerable people Archives - P4H Network
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How Japan is building a resilient society through equitable healthcare
How Japan is building a resilient society through equitable healthcare
Japan

Japan's universal health insurance system, established in 1961, ensures equitable access to healthcare for all citizens, particularly as the country grapples with an aging population and rising healthcare costs. Recent policy updates aim to enhance efficiency and...

WHO launches plan for free child cancer medicines in Nepal
WHO launches plan for free child cancer medicines in Nepal
Nepal

WHO has launched a platform to provide free cancer medicines to children in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to improve survival rates. The initiative, supported by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, plans to benefit around 5,000 children this year and...

What Kenya should do to address healthcare funding challenges
What Kenya should do to address healthcare funding challenges
Kenya

The recent suspension of US foreign assistance poses a significant threat to Kenya's health sector, jeopardizing access to vital services. However, this challenge also presents an opportunity for Kenya to enhance its healthcare resilience.The recent suspension of...

Update on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)
Update on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)
India

The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights the effectiveness of the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme in reducing Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) by saving over ₹1.25 lakh crore and significantly increasing government health spending, which rose from 29.0% to 48.0% between...

Social Insurance Coverage for Informal Sector Workers in Viet Nam
Social Insurance Coverage for Informal Sector Workers in Viet Nam
Vietnam

Vietnam's voluntary social insurance program has significantly expanded over 30 years, reaching 2.311 million participants, but to meet the 2030 target of 60% coverage, further reforms are needed. The World Bank is collaborating with Vietnam Social Security to enhance...

Cabinet meeting: major advances for the health of all Burkinabes
Cabinet meeting: major advances for the health of all Burkinabes
Burkina Faso

The Minister of Health, Dr Robert Kargougou, chaired a meeting on key reforms: a monthly payment for free care and a digital platform for licenses. These initiatives aim to improve payment regularity and access to healthcare in Burkina Faso. The Minister of Health, Dr...

Forgone care: The blindspot of our health system
Forgone care: The blindspot of our health system
India

UHC is a crucial goal for India and is supported by the Ayushman Bharat initiatives to enhance primary care and health insurance. Despite progress, significant barriers continue to result in forgone care, particularly among vulnerable populations.Universal health...

Iran’s Escalating Drug Prices Push Cancer Patients to Desperation
Iran’s Escalating Drug Prices Push Cancer Patients to Desperation
Iran (Islamic Republic of)

The drastic increase in drug prices in Iran has left many cancer patients unable to afford essential treatments. Amidst growing public outcry, the Iranian regime prioritizes military and foreign interventions over addressing the healthcare crisis, exacerbating the...

High Medical Bills Pose Threat to China’s Economy and Consumer Spending
High Medical Bills Pose Threat to China’s Economy and Consumer Spending
China

Globally, China’s rate of catastrophic health spending is among the highest, far exceeding the 13.2% average recorded in 2017. By comparison, Russia and Malaysia, two countries with similar per-capita GDP, reported rates of 7.7% and 1.5%, respectively.Across China,...