This month’s theme is universal health coverage, linked to the Prince Mahidol Award Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
In the editorial section, Viroj Tangcharoensathein et al. (78) explain why it is time to deliver on political promises of extending health coverage to all people. Elizabeth Mason et al. (79) focus on the particular needs of women, children and adolescents. Susan P Sparkes and Joseph Kutzin (80) provide a reminder of the need to include HIV prevention and care services.
In the news section, Gary Humphreys (83–84) reports on efforts to coordinate coverage over the geographical expanse of the Caribbean islands. Midori de Habich speaks to Gary Humphreys (85–86) about policies leading to universal health coverage in Peru.
Australia, Cambodia, China, European Region, Fiji, Ghana, Kenya, Lebanon, Morocco, South Africa, Uganda, United States of America, Viet Nam, Zambia
Educate and empower
Giorgio Cometto et al. (109–116) discuss good practices in health workforce management.
Brazil, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania
Designing the next phase of the HIV response
Charles B Holmes et al. (87–94) weigh the pros and cons of targeted programmes.
Chile, Columbia, Czechia, Gabon, Ghana, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Viet Nam
Improving redistributive capacity
Inke Mathauer et al. (132–139) provide a global overview of pooling reforms.
China, Ghana, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, South Africa, United States of America
Overcoming the limitations of global targets
Sarah Louise Barber et al. (95–99) recommend costing exercises for national plans to increase coverage.
Kenya
Tracking funds
Ileana Vilcu et al. (126–131) link health information systems to strategic purchasing reforms.
Senegal
Improving community-based schemes
Bocar Mamadou Daff et al. (100–108) examine national financial protection measures.
Thailand
Trust through transparency
Kanang Kantamaturapoj et al. (117–125) review participatory approaches used to inform health financing policies.
Leveraging domestic tax revenue
Viroj Tangcharoensathein et al. (140–145) dissect the political economy of an universal coverage scheme.
Global
Reaching every child
Mickey Chopra et al. (146–148) emphasize the need to achieve equitable immunization coverage.