Brendan Kwesiga
@brenkkb
Health Economics, Health Financing, Health Systems Strengthening.
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17-12-2009 18:58:01
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In Latin America, distribution markups & taxes on pharmaceutical products contribute to a 63% increase in ex-factory price levels, compared to 24% internationally. A new paper by Panos Kanavos outlines changes that could save payers & patients $19 billion. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
New World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF data found that global immunization coverage stagnated in 2023, leaving 2.7 million more children without life-saving vaccines compared to 2019. We must ensure that every child, everywhere, has access to immunization. unicef.org/press-releases…
Sharing this CNN news about the key messages of the WHO and UNICEF report on national immunization coverages for 2023. Kate OBrien and I provided some of our reflections unpacking the stories behind the numbers and calling for action. UNICEF World Health Organization (WHO) Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance UNICEF Health
Stronger Together: Advancing #PFM Reform for Health Check out our latest blog post on the Montreux Collaborative platform! We reflect on the enhanced collaboration between World Health Organization (WHO) World Bank Health UNICEF The Global Fund Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance in the #PFM in Health agenda! pfm4health.net/blog
Public financial management in health matters and global health agencies are coming together to take action! More at our latest blog at the Montreux Collaborative. World Health Organization (WHO) World Bank Health UNICEF The Global Fund Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance pfm4health.net/blog
Greater together! Joint efforts in accelerating PFM reform for health across countries as part of Montreux Collaborative pfm4health.net/blog/greater-t… UNICEF Health World Health Organization (WHO) World Bank Health Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance The Global Fund Helene Barroy Jenny Asman Moritz Piatti UNICEF Social Policy
A symbiotic relationship: 1⃣ Budget support can strengthen PFM & 2⃣ PFM is the foundation for the development compact between budget support donors and recipients This relationship is fragile & needs to be nurtured. SRINIVAS GURAZADA World Bank Gov blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/…
What are arrears, where do they come from and how do they affect service delivery and health finance functions? This blog offers answers to an important question that is often overlooked. Federica Margini Fahdi Dkhimi Bruno Meessen pfm4health.net/blog/the-hidde…
Developing a clear process for topic identification, selection, and prioritization (TISP) is key when institutionalizing HTA. These are three key institutional aspects of TISP identified by Elizabeth Peacocke, Lieke Heupink, Aparna Ananthakrishnan, and Katrine Frønsdal🧵
Congratulations to own head of Endocrinology department. KIRUDDU NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL team is proud of you Dr. Gidio Agaba.
🎙️Listen to UNICEF Zambia’s Social Policy Specialist on how collaboration with MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ZAMBIA, under the OBB framework is transforming resource allocation & utilization. This partnership enhances effectiveness in achieving outcomes & prioritizing interests & community needs.