In November 2022, Botswana and Sierra Leone took significant steps towards improving their health care systems. They focused on creating essential health care packages. These packages are designed to guide countries in their journey towards universal health coverage. The idea is to ensure that everyone has access to the health services they need, without suffering fi...
Universal Health Coverage is a hot topic in global health discussions. It aims to ensure that everyone has access to the healthcare they need. But what does it really mean? And how can it be achieved? These questions matter because the understanding and implementation of Universal Health Coverage vary greatly. To understand Universal Health Coverage better, a compre...
First, let's talk about primary health care (PHC). It's the first point of contact people have with the health system. It's where they go for regular check-ups, vaccinations, and treatment for common illnesses. To make PHC work well, we need a strong health system. This includes things like buildings, rules, plans, and how everything is organized. But there's one mor...
Kenya's push for universal health coverage during President Uhuru Kenyatta's second term, from 2017 to 2022, was a rollercoaster ride. The technical teams behind the reforms had to juggle a lot. They had to stick to the plan while considering past experiences and balancing technical needs with political pressures. Imagine trying to bake a cake while someone keeps cha...
Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their location or wealth, can access the healthcare they need. This is the dream of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). To make this dream a reality, countries need to figure out how to fund healthcare in a way that's fair for everyone. This is where the concept of health financing equity comes into play. It's about making s...
You might think that getting everyone access to health care is all about the right policies. While that's true, a report says there's another key part: making sure the way decisions are made is fair too. This isn't just about being nice; it's about making sure everyone's voice is heard and considered equally. Imagine you're part of a big family planning to divide a ...
Ever wondered how Pakistan can make sure everyone gets the healthcare they need? It all comes down to money. Right now, Pakistan's healthcare system is like a leaky bucket. Money flows in, but it's not enough and it doesn't go where it's needed most. This study takes a closer look at the challenges Pakistan faces in financing healthcare. The big goal is to come up wi...
Senegal, like many other low- and middle-income countries, needs to fund its health system in a fair and sustainable way to reach Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This study looked into how international partners help shape Senegal's health financing. We talked to 32 important people and reviewed key documents. We also analyzed data from the World Health Organization...
The world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, making everyone more prepared for future health crises. The WHO's Pandemic Treaty and the World Bank's Pandemic Fund are great steps forward. But what if we could combine these efforts with a broader healthcare goal like universal health coverage (UHC)? This could be especially beneficial for developing countries. T...