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Study to Inform Planning, Implementation of UHC Initiatives in Indonesia

A rapid and exciting transformation has been taking place in Indonesia’s health sector since early 2014, when the country launched a new Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative. Indonesia’s Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) health insurance program aims to cover the entire population – more than 255 million people – by 2019. When fully implemented, Indonesia will have the […]

Ghana’s NHIS: Ensuring Access to Malaria Services with Financial Protection

Malaria is a major cause of disease burden and poverty in Ghana and is the number one cause of morbidity and mortality of children under 5, making universal access to appropriate interventions for all populations at risk of malaria in Ghana a key health sector goal. Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) provides access to essential health services with financial protection for […]

Haryana Health Officials Praise New Geographic Information System

In India, Haryana state has taken an important step toward improving the quality and use of its health data. The new Haryana Health Geographic Information System application is designed to enhance the analytical capabilities of the state’s health monitoring and evaluation staff. Two staff at the National Health Mission in Haryana praised the changes they’ve witnessed […]

New Tools Help to Demystify Universal Health Coverage

The idea of universal health coverage (UHC) as a goal of health policy has gained wide acceptance at country and global levels. UHC is now a fixture of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015. Under Goal 3 of the SDGs, the “health goal”, Target 3.8 aims […]

Two Nigerian States See Increased Budget Allocations for HIV and AIDS Programs

In Nigeria an estimated 3.5 million people are living with HIV, but only half of them receive care and treatment. Donor funding accounts for more than 70% of the country’s HIV and AIDS response, but more resources are needed to sustain and expand this care. To remedy the coverage gap, Nigeria will need to mobilize more of its own resources. With support from USAID/Nigeria, HFG, and the […]

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