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Health Financing in Vanuatu : Challenges and Options

Anderson, Ian - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

Population growth, an unfinished agenda of communicable diseases and maternal health and nutrition, and the rapid rise of Non-communicable diseases are putting increasing strain on not just the Ministry of Health budget, but also the broader financial position of the government as a whole. These...

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A Study on the Implementation of Jampersal Policy in Indonesia

Achadi, Endang L.; Achadi, Anhari; Pambudi, Eko; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

Indonesia launched Jampersal in 2011, a nationwide program to accelerate the reduction of maternal and newborn deaths. The program was financed by central government revenues and provided free and comprehensive maternal and neonatal care with an emphasis on promoting institutional deliveries....

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Vietnam: Learning from Smart Reforms on the Road to Universal Health Coverage

Barroy, Helene; Jarawan, Eva; Bales, Sarah - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

Universal Health Coverage is a powerful framework for a nation aiming to protect their population against health risks. However, countries face multiple challenges in implementing, achieving and sustaining UHC strategies. Sharing and learning from diverse country experiences may enable to foster...

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Turkey on the Way of Universal Health Coverage Through the Health Transformation Program (2003-2013)

Aran, Meltem; Rokx, Claudia - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

Beginning in 2003, Turkey initiated a series of reforms under the Health Transformation Program (HTP) that over the past decade have led to the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). The progress of Turkey?s health system has few, if any, parallels in scope and speed. Before the...

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TURKEY ON THE WAY OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE THROUGH THE HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM (2003-13)

Bump, Jesse; Sparkes, Susan; Tatar, Mehtap; Celik, Yusuf; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

Beginning in 2003, Turkey initiated a series of reforms under the Health Transformation Program (HTP) that over the past decade have led to the achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). The progress of Turkey?s health system has few ? if any ? parallels in scope and speed. Before the...

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The Production, Distribution, and Performance of Physicians, Nurses, and Midwives in Indonesia: An Update

Anderson, Ian; Meliala, Andreasta; Marzoeki, Puti; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

1 physician per 1,000 population, although Indonesia regularly produces 6,000 to 7,000 new physicians annually. The … physicians and midwives; it offered a shorter contract and higher monetary benefits for rural and remote postings. Nevertheless … and distribution figures, key information on the quality of Indonesian physicians, nurses, and midwives is limited. The …

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The Economic Costs of Non-Communicable Diseases in the Pacific Islands

Anderson, Ian - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2013

There is increasing recognition that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are an important international and development issue globally, undermining health gains and imposing financial and economic costs on governments and households. NCDs are an important health challenge in the Pacific. First,...

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Maternal and Child Survival: Findings from five countries experience in addressing maternal and child health challenges

Cortez, Rafael; Saadat, Seemeen; Chowdhury, Sadia; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

Considerable progress has been made towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) since 1990. Although advances in improving MDG 4 and MDG 5a (reducing child and maternal mortality, respectively) have been made, progress is some countries have been insufficient. While some...

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Verification of Performance in Results-Based Financing Programs: The Case of Plan Nacer in Argentina

Perazzo, Alfredo; Josephson, Erik - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

Verification in results-based financing (RBF) mechanisms is one of the key differentiators between it and related health financing structures such as social health insurance. Verifying that providers have achieved reported performance in RBF mechanisms is considered a crucial part of program...

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Pakistan: Maternal and Reproductive Health at a Glance

El-Saharty, Sameh; Ohno, Naoko; Sarker, Intissar; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

Pakistan remains one of the region's poorest performers against MDG targets. Progress toward education, gender, and health MDGs are off track. Despite slow progress, maternal health indicators have improved: maternal mortality has declined by over half in 20 years. A half of deliveries has been...

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