Stories from the field # 5
Welcome to the latest issue of 'Stories from the field', all about how countries are working to achieve universal health coverage. In Issue 5 we share an inspiring feature from Niger on how strengthening the health workforce aims to provide health services to an...
P4HC+ Session “Universal Health Coverage for the Cambodian informal sector population: finding the right solution for the missing middle”
On the 2019 International Women’s Day representatives from HP+, GRET, UNFPA, UNICEF, ILO, GIZ, JICA, Swiss Development Cooperation, UNAIDS and WHO headed for the World Bank office to attend a P4HC+ facilitated discussion on UHC for the informal sector population. To...
USAID HEALTH INSURANCE PROFILE: RWANDA
Extract from the Country Profile Introduction: "Rwanda has made substantial gains in the health and welfare of its population over a relatively short period of time, including stand-out achievements on the Millennium Development Goals (see Table 1). Universal access...
UNICEF 2017/18 Health Budget Brief Rwanda
This health budget brief explores the extent to which the Government of Rwanda addresses the health needs of children under 18 years of age and mothers in Rwanda. The brief analyses the size and composition of the budget allocation for the 2017/18 fiscal year, and the...
ILO Country Note Rwanda: Progress towards Universal Health Coverage
"The Government of Rwanda has made significant efforts to develop its health-care system at the national and community levels, making it possible for most people in the country to access affordable health care. This has helped to achieve near universal health...
WHO scoping mission for UHC in Cameroon
Objectives: Supporting Cameroon's commitment to advance its UHC agenda. When: From 25th to 29th March
The launch of the Cambodian NCD Alliance
The event will officially launch the Cambodian NCD Alliance by bringing together a wide range of stakeholders interested in supporting the alliance as members. With support from P4H and GIZ, and in collaboration with WHO, Louvain Coopération and MoPoTsyo, the founding...
Mozambique amongst countries with lower risk of catastrophic expenditure in Africa
Data of Bugdet Household Surveys have been compiled to estimate incidence of catastrophic expenditure in Africa, available at McIntyre, D. et al (2018): Challenges in Financing Universal Health Coverage in Sub-Saharan Africa, published by the Oxford Encyclopedia of...
Human Capital Development Initiative in Cameroon
Cameroon commits to improve its Human Capital Development index through actions in the field of Nutrition, Education and Health. Event Time : 30 Dec 2018 7:30 am to 30 Apr 2019 10:30 amTimezone: Event is Conference : No
The Phnom Penh Post: Maternity handouts top $5 million
The Phnom Penh Post, 10 December 2018: "The government has spent about $5.7 million in maternity pay for more than 58,000 workers so far this year, said a National Social Security Fund report" Read more
Khmer Times: NSSF offers free cancer treatment
"The National Social Security Fund is offering free medical check-ups and cancer treatment for all garment workers and government officials" Read more
The Phnom Penh Post: Pension closer as government creates draft law on social security funds
The Phnom Penh Post, 12 February 2019: "The move comes after Prime Minister Hun Sen announced that, from this year, private sector workers would have a pension fund similar to government officials," Read more
P4HC+ Special Meeting: UHC for the informal sector population
On March 8th, 9.00-12.00 the World Bank will host a P4HC+ session concerning UHC for the informal sector population. The objective is to take stock of new initiatives, current developments and thinking concerning this matter and to discuss these. For clarity, informal...
Financement de la Santé en Afrique: Tableau de bord
Financement de la Santé dans les pays d'Afrique: aperçu des montants de dépenses publiques pour la santé.
Global Health Spending report: out with a bang!
Hot off the press - Groundbreaking report on Global Health Financing from WHO Shaping the future of Health Systems : lessons from Global health expenditure Things are moving fast in the health sector! Global expenditure in health illustrate this trend, which the...