SUPPLEMENT LAUNCH: Transforming health systems financing in Lower Mekong: making sure the poor are not left behind
By Augustine Asante, Ir Por, Bart Jacobs and Virginia Wiseman Universal health coverage (UHC) appears to be on everybody’s agenda these days, especially low- and middle- income countries (LIMCs). But achieving UHC goes beyond having it on one’s agenda; it requires,...
Global Fund options analysis to inform funding flows
In preparation for the next Global Fund concept note, the CCC is conducting an analysis of existing innovations in service delivery and health financing in the Cambodian health sector. The scope of work (SOW) for this analysis was presented to and endorsed by the CCC...
P4HC+ Regular Meeting 18/09/2019
Agenda: The briefings on: Monitoring for UHC [Erik and Bart] ILO/UNICEF Strengthening the synergies between social protection and public finance management project [Malika] Alignment Global Fund funding country platforms and systems [Robert] P4HC+ as donor...
Social security law talks urged
The Phnom Penh Post, 10 October 2019: "A day after the National Assembly approved the draft Law on Social Security Scheme, institutions including unions, associations and civil society organisations expressed frustration over being left out of the preparation...
L4UHC Cameroon Team meeting
Members of the Cameroon L4UHC team 2019 are working on their different assignments from Module I and are preparing the upcoming Module II in November 2019.
Healthcare remains a challenge for older people in Cambodia
The Phnom Penh Post, 1 Oct 2019: " The government and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation are disseminating the National Strategic Plan for the Elderly 2017-2023 to promote and improve the wellbeing of Cambodia’s senior citizens. Ministry...
Monitoring for UHC -putting Cambodia in the driving seat
The Government of Cambodia embarked on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the endorsement of the National Social Protection Policy Framework in July 2017. To monitor the implementation of the National Social Protection Policy, the National Social Protection Council...
Phnom Penh Post: Hun Sen’s ambitious plan for migrant benefits endorsed
Phnom Penh Post, 17 Sep 2019: " Prime Minister Hun Sen’s ambitious roadmap to extend social security benefits to migrant workers was endorsed at the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Labour Cooperation in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam (CLMTV) in Siem Reap...
Financing for Universal Health Coverage: Dos and Don’ts
Health Financing Guidance Note No 9 WHO is currently developing a guidance note to strengthen an understanding of the central issues which matter in health financing for universal health coverage (UHC). Speaking directly to decision-makers and those advising...
P4HC+ Regular Meeting
Venue: World Bank Group - Exchange Square building (Rumduol Meeting Room, IFC 11th floor) Agenda: The briefings on: Monitoring for UHC [Erik and Bart] ILO/UNICEF Strengthening the synergies between social protection and public finance management project [Malika]...
The Phnom Penh Post “Ministry requests ADB aid for the most needy “
The Phnom Penh Post, 24 July 2019: "Cambodia on Tuesday requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to consider providing aid – especially to the elderly, people with disabilities and orphaned children. In the meantime, the bank is studying the country’s social welfare...
Cambodia: “More than 18,000 poor pregnant women receive aid”
Khmer Times, 2 July 2019: " Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday said 18,725 pregnant women from poor families have received financial support after the government started distributing funds for its health care scheme in June. According to the ministry, the terms of...
3rd working session of the Cameroon Technical Working Group (TWG) for UHC
The 3rd working session of the Cameroon TWG-UHC was held on July 1st, 2019 at the Ministry of Public Health. This is the first meeting of the group since the recent nomination of the TWG-UHC coordinator. The meeting report will follow in a couple of days.
Health financing policies and implementation in fragile and conflict-affected settings: A synthesis of evidence and policy recommendations
Extreme poverty, premature mortality, and ill-health are increasingly concentrated in fragile and conflict settings. There are different reasons for fragility, but they are often characterized by deficits in key government capacities, with clear implications for...
Application deadline extended to 7th June 2019: Social Health Protection – sustainable financing and leadership!
S N A P S H O T O F T H E C O U R S E Social health protection is crucial for every human to remain healthy and to be protected against the financial risk of ill health across the life cycle. At least half of the world’s population is currently...