This blog post by Milan Thomas explores the methodology and results of analysis he produced in a new paper co-authored by R4D Managing Director Nicholas Burnett and Anne Guison-Dowdy.

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“You’re due for a dental check-up. Let’s brighten that smile! Give us a call to schedule an appointment.”

(From R4D Program Associate Kyle Beaulieu on the UHC Forward Blog) The World Health Report: Health systems financing: the path to universal coverage chose three dimensions (population, services, direct costs) to consider when moving towards universal coverage, as demonstrated by a graphic cub

While Afghanistan’s political turmoil and struggles are well-known, few are familiar with its health care system and the tumultuous transition it is undergoing. 

In a departure from its long-standing distrust of for-profit solutions, the Afghan government is now seeking to engage with emerging private health care providers, establishing a greater degree of cooperation between the public and private sectors. Futures Group, the global health consulting firm, is assisting the country in its turbulent transition to a market-oriented health system.

The debate around how to best educate children in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) is fierce. While the need is clear – many children do not currently have access to quality basic education despite ever-growing demand – the solution is less so.