Institutional Roles and Relationships Governing the Quality of Health Care
August 4, 2016Improving the quality of patient-centered health services is paramount to delivering on the promise of universal health coverage (UHC). Many countries seek to expand access to affordable care; but ensuring quality of care during and after significant …
Guide d’Introduction a la Professionnalisation des Mutuelles de Sante au Benin
July 14, 2016Le Ministère de la santé et ses partenaires techniques et financiers contribuent depuis 1994, à travers plusieurs projets successifs, à l’amélioration de l’accessibilité financière des populations aux soins de santé de qualité par la promotion des mu …
Understanding the Satisfaction, Perceptions, and Expectations of Clients of Public Health Facilities: A Service Quality Assessment Pilot
June 1, 2016Resource Type: Brief Authors: Alia Kauser and Kavita Sharma Published: 6/1/16 Resource Description: Taking quality health care to the farthest corners of the country is at the heart of the Government of India’s public health policy and programming. …
Prince Mahidol Award Conference: Report on the 2016 Conference on Priority Setting for Universal Health Coverage
May 13, 2016Resource Type: Report Authors: Prince Mahidol Award Conference Secretariat Published: 2016 Resource Description: The Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) is an annual international conference focusing on policy-related health issues of global signi …
Monitoring and Evaluating the Transition of Health Programs: New Guide Released
January 27, 2016Transition can be defined as the transfer of financial, leadership and programmatic responsibilities for a health program from a donor to a recipient, according to a pre-defined plan. The current importance of transition is framed by an increased foc …
What Steps Are Countries Taking To Implement Pro-Poor Universal Health Coverage?
December 11, 2015Universal Health Coverage (UHC) can be a vehicle for improved equity, health, the financial well being of households and, ultimately, development. Countries around the world are embarking upon health system changes that move them closer towards achie …
Implementing Pro-Poor Universal Health Coverage
December 11, 2015Resource Type: Journal Article Authors: Participants at the Bellagio Workshop on Implementing Pro-Poor Universal Health Coverage: Jesse Bump, Cheryl Cashin, Kalipso Chalkidou, David Evans, Eduardo González-Pier, Yan Guo, Jeanna Holtz, Daw Thein Thein …
Policy Report: Implementing Pro-Poor Universal Health Coverage – Lessons from Country Experience
December 11, 2015Resource Type: Brief Authors: Gavin Yamey and David Evans Published: November 2015 Resource Description: Universal health coverage (UHC)—ensuring that everyone has access to quality, affordable health services when needed—can be a vehicle for improve …
Universal Health Coverage: Frequently Asked Questions
December 5, 2015This brief answers several “frequently asked questions” (FAQ) on universal health coverage (UHC). The FAQ accompanies Universal Health Coverage: An Annotated Bibliography, which presents resources that provide an overview of UHC and also delve into s …
Universal Health Coverage: An Annotated Bibliography
December 5, 2015The 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 Septemb …
