"The health sector was allocated Tanzanian Shillings (TSh) 2.22 trillion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017/2018. This represents a 34 per cent nominal increase on FY 2016/2017 or a 28 percent increase once adjusting for inflation. The health budget accounts for 7 per cent of...
Cameroon commits to improve its Human Capital Development index through actions in the field of Nutrition, Education and Health.
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
On 3-7 December 2018, GIZ Nepal, WHO and World Bank, in collaboration with the P4H Network supported the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) in organizing the follow-up intervention of the Leadership for Universal Health Coverage (L4UHC). This is a follow-on...
The Cambodian National Institute of Public Health and P4HC+ facilitated a one-day workshop for senior managers of institutes engaged in social health protection, including the Ministries of Health, Labour and Economy and Finance. The objective of this event was to...
Short Abstract: Social health protection (SHP) is a primary objective of achieving universal health coverage; however, the challenge that remains is defining a comprehensive measurement of SHP performance. This article proposes a more innovative mechanism for...
Short Abstract Interest group politics is known to have growing influence on the health policy-making process. This paper utilizes a political economy model to examine how the organization of industry can shape insurance coverage and public involvement in the...
The Phnom Penh Post, 7 September 2018: "Some 8,727 patients received medical treatment under The National Social Security Fund’s (NSSF) healthcare programme introduced for civil servants this year. In the first six months, the NSSF spent $14 million to provide a range...
Khmer Times, 29 June 2018: " [...] Speaking to workers in Kampong Chhnang province, Mr Hun Sen said that all benefits recently implemented by the government, including bonuses for pregnant women, free bus rides, a minimum wage hike and health insurance, will remain in...
The Phnom Penh Post, 12 June 2018: "Officials from the Labour Ministry’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) have denied allegations that its partner clinics offer poor medical treatment and discriminated against garment workers who checked in using the NSSF-issued...
Khmer Times, 12 June 2018: "The National Social Security Fund warned yesterday it would take legal action against anyone telling workers the NSSF healthcard would provide second-rate healthcare and the service would end after the election. " Read more
This report provides a comprehensive political economy analysis of contemporary Malawi. The country epitomises the primacy of patrimonial politics – including endemic corruption – with a powerful presidency at the helm and a weak legislature, although with a largely...
