Health

In line with its global strategy for health, nutrition and population, the World Bank Group supports countries’ efforts to achieve universal health coverage through stronger primary health systems and provide quality, affordable health services to everyone —regardless of their ability to pay.

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Digital-in-health: Unlocking the value for everyone

Digital-in-health goes beyond the conventional understanding of digital health by integrating technology and data across various aspects of health systems.
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The true cost of failing to protect health care workers

The Economic Burden of COVID-19 Infections amongst Health Care Workers in the First Year of the Pandemic in Kenya, Colombia, Eswatini, and South Africa.
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Health Financing in a Time of Global Shocks: Strong Advance, Early Retreat

Health spending is no longer a priority for many governments - putting global health security at risk.

Health 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 health and well-being of individuals and societies. The vision of UHC is that all people can obtain the quality health services they need without suffering financial hardship. UHC also allows countries to make the most of their strongest asset: human capital.

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Emergency Health and Nutrition Project

The development objective of Emergency Health and Nutrition Project for Yemen is to contribute to the provision of basic health and essential nutrition services for the benefit of the population

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Pandemic Preparedness and Health ...

Pandemics, which are large disease outbreaks that affect several countries, pose major health, social, and economic risks.
Universal Health Coverage

Universal health coverage (UHC) is about people having access to the health care they need without suffering financial hardship....
Health and Climate Change

The Global Climate Crisis Poses Serious Risks to Human Health and Wellbeing.
Nutrition

Malnutrition is one of the world’s most serious but least-addressed development challenges.

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Juan Pablo Uribe

World Bank's Global Director for Health, Nutrition & Population and the Global Financing Facility

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Investing in Human Capital for a Greener Future

Global thought leaders came together to champion investments in people to build resilience, help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and accelerate the green transition
Human Capital Project

The Human Capital Project is a global effort to accelerate more and better investments in people for greater equity and economic growth.
Global Financing Facility

Smart, scaled and sustainable financing designed to achieve and measure results
Investing in Health Blog

Our global team of health & development experts share their insights
Joint Learning Network

The Joint Learning Network for Universal Health Coverage is a global community of policymakers and practitioners who co-produce practical solutions to implementing reforms toward UHC.