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WEBHealth At-A-Glance. The World Bank Group is committed to helping governments achieve universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030, which has the potential to transform the …

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Health, Nutrition and Population Data and Statistics, World Bank

WEBThe World Bank is a unique global partnership that finances development and aid projects to end poverty and promote prosperity. We cultivate leading experts who share insight, …

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Sustainable financing for health: Forging a new path

WEBTo turn the tide, we must forge a new path with three critical changes in the way we finance health. Stronger domestic health financing. While greater international …

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Good health & well-being SDG 3: Good health & well-being

WEBThe excess mortality figures capture: official deaths attributed to COVID-19 and reported to WHO by countries (5.4 million), COVID-19 deaths not reported by countries, and deaths …

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Poverty and Health

WEBPoverty is a major cause of ill health and a barrier to accessing health care when needed. This relationship is financial: the poor cannot afford to purchase those things that are …

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Change cannot wait: The need to make health systems more resilient

WEBCountering these threats requires building health systems that are more resilient and can prevent, prepare for, and respond to health emergencies. Our new …

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Transforming Challenge into Action: Expanding Health Coverage …

WEBThe goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is to ensure everyone receives the health services they need without facing financial hardship. Viewing health …

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Investing in Health

WEBLearn about our work on universal health coverage, pandemic preparedness, maternal health, nutrition, disease prevention, effects of climate change on health, and …

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Current health expenditure (% of GDP) Data

WEBDomestic general government health expenditure per capita, PPP (current international $)

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Prevent the Next Pandemic with a One Health Approach World …

WEBThe report estimates that prevention costs guided by a One Health approach – which would sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and …

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Delivering Quality Health Services: A Global Imperative for …

WEBImprovement in health care delivery requires a deliberate focus on the quality of health services, which involves providing effective, safe, people-centered care that is timely, …

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DIGITAL-IN-HEALTH: Unlocking the Value for Everyone

WEBThe "Digital-in-Health: Unlocking the Value for Everyone" report presents a new way of thinking about digital health investments expanding the focus from digitization of health …

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Health and Climate Change

WEBThe result, according to new World Bank data, is that a warmer climate could lead to at least 21 million additional deaths by 2050 from just five health risks: extreme heat, …

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Human Resources for Health

WEBAugust 20, 2013. OVERVIEW: Human Resources for Health. Context. At the center of every health system are health workers. Their knowledge, skills and motivation play a …

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Health Overview: Development news, research, data World Bank

WEBOur $36 billion global health portfolio includes over 210 projects that help countries take a comprehensive approach to improving health outcomes, especially for …

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Spring Meetings 2024: Turning an Ambitious Vision into Impact

WEBNew Partnership to Connect 300 Million to Electricity by 2030 Expand Health Services to 1.5 Billion People New commitments up to $11B and new financial tools …

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Malawi: World Bank Provides Additional Support to Assist Food …

WEBThe World Bank is providing immediate support for millions of Malawians severely affected by the ongoing food security crisis. A quick-release of $57.6 million in …

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New Program in Morocco Supports Improved Access to Quality …

WEBWASHINGTON, June 19, 2023 – On June 15, the Board of Directors of the World Bank approved a US$450 million Program-for-Results loan to support the Government of …

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Clean Air, Climate, and Energy

WEBAir pollution is the world’s leading environmental cause of illness and premature death, causing 6.7 million premature deaths per year. Air pollution is also a sign of …

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Yemen: Building and Preserving Human Capital During Prolonged …

WEBIn the face of dire challenges stemming from almost a decade of conflict in Yemen, the World Bank-supported Emergency Human Capital Project (EHCP) has …

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Yemen: Preserving Sana'a's Heritage: Enhancing Sanitation …

WEBIn Sana'a Old City, damaged sewer lines have been causing odors, health hazards, and negatively affecting accessibility. The World Bank, through UNOPS, is …

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World Bank Returns to the Cat Bond Market Providing Financial

WEBWashington D.C., April 25, 2024 - The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or IBRD, AAA/Aaa), priced a catastrophe (cat) bond …

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Interview with World Bank Country Manager Emanuel Salinas on …

WEBWith 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions …

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