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Going universal: 24 countries and the “how” of universal health …

WebThe launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the recent U.N. General Assembly meetings brought especially welcome news: The future we want now …

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Change cannot wait: The need to make health systems more resilient

WebCountering these threats requires building health systems that are more resilient and can prevent, prepare for, and respond to health emergencies. Our new …

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Investing in Health

WebLearn about our work on universal health coverage, pandemic preparedness, maternal health, nutrition, disease prevention, effects of climate change on health, and …

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Sustainable financing for health: Forging a new path

WebTo turn the tide, we must forge a new path with three critical changes in the way we finance health. Stronger domestic health financing. While greater international …

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Digital-in-health: The not-so-secret weapon for empowering …

WebNew thinking—a digital-in-health approach—is needed to get more value out of technology and data, ensuring systems deliver care that is accessible, equitable and …

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Climate change and malnutrition must be tackled together

WebMeera Shekhar served as Commissioner representing the World Bank Group on the Lancet Commission on Obesity As climate change challenge continues to worsen, its impacts …

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Healthcare in Peru: From coverage on paper to real coverage

WebOverview of Health Coverage in Peru. The 2022 National Household Survey (ENAHO) reveals that 7 out of 10 people who needed medical care did not receive it . …

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Digital-in-health: Unlocking the value for everyone

WebUnlocking the value of digital for everyone: Prioritize, Connect and Scale. Governments play an essential role: they must foster trust in and build capacity for digital …

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Health systems must address the unique needs of aging populations

WebBy 2050, 1.5 billion people will be 65 and older. As populations age, chronic diseases will skyrocket. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), 75 percent of …

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How communities in Tonga work together for healthier, longer lives

WebSmoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and lack of physical exercise have all contributed to the ever-growing burden of disease. However, local communities are …

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Family Planning: Investing in women’s health and empowerment …

WebThis helps women to have better physical and mental health, miss less school, and be more engaged in daily life – further contributing to their empowerment and human capital …

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Building human capital starts with health

WebA country that ensures essential health services for its people should be investing about $90 per person per year into health. In 2015, 71 countries fell short of …

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Tackling health care supply chain challenges through innovations …

WebTackling health care supply chain challenges through innovations in measurement. Shortages of medical supplies such as masks, test kits, and personal …

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Three strategies to unlock the potential of primary health care in …

WebFurthermore, investments in laboratories and early warning systems could further enhance the effectiveness of the primary health care system, enabling better …

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Health taxes for healthier populations: Cost-effective policy to …

WebHealth taxes have been gaining attention due to their dual focus on health as well as revenue impacts. As a special type of policy tool, they can also generate …

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Targeting environmental risk factors for better health

WebEnvironmental hazards—the external physical, chemical, biological and work-related factors that affect a person’s health— cause an estimated 12.6 million deaths …

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India: Improving the health and nutrition of rural women and …

WebThe World Bank-supported JEEViKA program in rural Bihar has improved women's nutrition awareness through self-help groups, notably benefiting children's …

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Why a One Health approach is so crucial for Central Asia

WebAs a result, the region already has a strong foundation for implementing One Health – a collaborative approach that brings animal, environmental, and public health …

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Medical education reform will boost Cambodia’s health care capacity

WebClearly, a reform of medical education is needed to boost the country’s health care capacity. But increasing the size of the health workforce alone will not do the job. …

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