More than a year ago, I was in Liberia as part of a team looking into its health system and health financing reforms. The country was still recovering from long years of civil strife. But Liberia was eager to be one of a growing number of countries which were aspiring to and pursuing universal health coverage (UHC).
Eradicating TB calls for innovative solutions, political and financial commitments, and collaborative work from countries in the region.
Southeast Asian countries have much to learn from Korea's successful experience with social health insurance.
A policy brief from the Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies is helping Asian countries capture in a more appropriate manner causes of death and disease burden.
Conditional cash transfers are about more than just handing out funds.
In a world where borders are blurring and becoming increasingly permeable, health coverage needs to be just as mobile.
SMART health infrastructure takes into account universal coverage, climate change, aging populations, disaster resilience, and technology.
Inclusive and resilient health systems will enable older people to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives.
We need to design hospitals to anticipate people’s future needs and deliver sustainable, inclusive, and resilient care.
