Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health Read more about Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health Learn about health service delivery and its importance in achieving universal health coverage. Universal health coverage is achieved when quality health service delivery is available for people to access. This presentation explains how health service delivery works and why it matters. Topics covered include physician behavior, degree of vertical integration, legal ownership of health institutions, human resources for health, policy to improve efficiency in healthcare delivery, and hospital autonomy.
Healthcare in China Read more about Healthcare in China The most populated country in the world has achieved universal health insurance coverage since 2011. ADB’s Jessica Sun talks about how the People's Republic of China achieved universal health coverage, evaluates the impacts of access to health insurance, and shares the lessons learned from the country’s experiences.
Medicine e-Procurement in Indonesia Read more about Medicine e-Procurement in Indonesia Can Indonesia's e-procurement system assure an adequate supply of medicine and other healthcare needs? Will the system improve the delivery of vital public health services?
Indonesia's e-Procurement System for Medicines Read more about Indonesia's e-Procurement System for Medicines Medicine e-procurement is changing the healthcare industry in Indonesia. Can this system help achieve universal health coverage in the country?
Towards Universal Health Coverage in Lao PDR: Progresses and Challenges Ahead Read more about Towards Universal Health Coverage in Lao PDR: Progresses and Challenges Ahead There are several challenges facing health insurance coverage in Lao PDR, but there have been positive gains such as some developments on the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) program. Asian Development Bank consultant Mathilde Mailfert provided the rationale, gains, gaps, and lessons learned in implementing NHI in the country.
Mathilde Mailfert Keywords universal health coverage National Health Insurance systems strategic purchasing for health public financial management Read more about Mathilde Mailfert Health financing expert with strong technical, analytical and implementation skills. I support donors and countries in designing and implementing health financing policies and projects, on the way towards Universal Health Coverage. Specific expertise of National Health Insurance systems, strategic purchasing for health, public financial management. Work experience in 14 countries throughout Asia, Africa and Europe.
Universal Health Coverage in Lao PDR Read more about Universal Health Coverage in Lao PDR This Health Talks session featured Asian Development Bank's Health Financing Consultant Mathilde Mailfert who talked about Universal Health Coverage in Lao PDR. The session focused on the progress and challenges that other countries can learn from.
Publication - Monitoring Universal Health Coverage in the Western Pacific: Framework, Indicators, and Dashboard Read more about Publication - Monitoring Universal Health Coverage in the Western Pacific: Framework, Indicators, and Dashboard The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have a clear focus on equity-focused monitoring and evaluation to ensure that no one is left behind. The United Nations member states have agreed on a range of indicators to track progress toward health for all in the SDGs. Universal health coverage is a specific target within SDG 3 and as countries move toward it they need to monitor the performance of the health system. This report introduces the framework and indicators, and looks at early country experiences of implementation.
Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges Read more about Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the current status, misunderstandings, and key policy issues and challenges for ADB's developing member countries to achieve universal health coverage, ensuring access by everyone to quality health services without financial hardship. This video covers the full session of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges Read more about Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges Many developing countries experience numerous challenges in ensuring people's access to quality health services. ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the key policy issues surrounding ADB developing member countries' efforts to achieve universal health coverage. This short video highlights key moments on Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.