Knowledge exchange has taken a front seat as one of the most essential strategies driving the UHC agenda forward. The JLN joins a host of health systems initiatives to coordinate and enhance the generation and sharing of practical knowledge that can support countries to innovate for UHC as part of the UHC2030 initiative.Read more
Featured Resources
e-Module: Costing of Health Services for Provider Payment Manual
In partnership with the World Bank's Open Learning Campus, the JLN developed an online Costing of Health Services course to serve as a digital companion to the JLN Costing of Health Services for Provider Payment Manual.
The e-module breaks down the Costing Manual with targeted learning exercises designed for the busy practitioner. Start the course and download the manual.
HFG Brief: Securing Domestic Financing for Universal Health Coverage
Demand for health care is growing and external support is becoming more uncertain. Consequently, domestic resource mobilization (DRM) for health has emerged as an important topic in low- and middle-income countries.
This brief articulates the lessons learned by USAID's Health Finance and Governance (HFG) project in its efforts to support ministries of health and their partners as they organize their work on and realize opportunities for DRM.Download the brief
April 16-17, 2018 | Washington, D.C., United States
Global UHC Events
HFG Webinar: Using Health Expenditure Data to Achieve Policy Change
March 1, 2018 | Virtual
Join the HFG Project for the first of three webinars on health resource tracking. Experts from around the globe -- including JLN member Dr. Lydia Dsane-Selby -- will discuss practical approaches that have led to successful policy change.Event details
HFG Webinar: Health Financing Strategies Roundtable
March 27, 2018 | Virtual
The Heatlh Finance and Governance Project is hosting a series of monthly webinars on topics related to health financing. This session will feature an interactive discussion on strategies for health financing. Event details
For dates and more information on HFG's webinar series covering topics like health financing and expanding coverage, click here.
Geneva Health Forum
April 10-12 | Geneva, Switzerland
The Geneva Health Forum aims to showcase innovative, accessible and sustainable practices in order to facilitate access to health services and health equity. The Forum also promotes dynamic networking and partnerships in global health. Event details
UHC Headlines
'Modicare' for Half Billion People in India
News India Times
The government of India announced a new health care scheme that will provide coverage to 100 million families as part of its 2018-2019 budget.Read more
Opinion: The Health Financing Transition Plays a Crucial Role in Meeting UHC
Devex
Domestic resource mobilization, prioritization of services, early engagement, and the building of management capacity are all factors that can support countries to meet UHC goals.Read more