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INVESTING
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Out‑of‑pocket expenditure
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Life expectancy at birth
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Maternal mortality (per 100k births)
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Prevalence of stunting, height for age
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RESULTS & IMPACT
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90% satisfaction with care
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Quality of care in Mali rose from 37% to 81%, beneficiary satisfaction climbed to 90%, and more than 697 new health buildings were built.
273M Indonesian beneficiaries
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More than 273 million people benefited from Indonesia’s Health Systems Strengthening Project that equipped 300k health posts,10k primary care centers and 560 hospitals while modernizing procurement and digital systems.
340K Pacific Islanders with improved access
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Residents in Kiribati, Samoa, and Tuvalu benefited from improved access to quality health care brought by World Bank-supported health system strengthening projects.
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Between Poverty and Fragility: Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali
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MDBs Come Together to Transform Indonesia’s Health System
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Transforming Health Care Access in the Pacific Islands with World Bank Support
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
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Tracking Universal Health Coverage: 2025 Global Monitoring Report
More people worldwide now receive essential care and fewer face health-related financial hardship than two decades ago, but progress has slowed. Without action, billions will still lack access and face cost burdens by 2030. Governments should prioritize health spending, reduce out‑of‑pocket payments, and deliver integrated, high‑quality care—especially for chronic conditions.
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At a Crossroads: Prospects for Government Health Financing Amidst Declining Aid
At a Crossroads: Prospects for Government Health Financing Amidst Declining Aid
Government health spending is well below the minimum needed to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). But bold reforms in health spending can deliver rapid gains by saving lives, creating jobs, and driving economic growth.
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THE LATEST ON HEALTH
Explore key resources showcasing the impact of health on development.
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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Expert analysis, investment news, and exclusive interviews on pressing health issues.
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Health Works: Improving lives with quality, affordable health services
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Countries are partnering with the World Bank Group to prepare National Health Compacts -- comprehensive, five-year roadmaps designed to expand access to quality, affordable health care and create millions of jobs.
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Health, Economic Growth and Jobs
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Investments in health have far-reaching effects, boosting broader economic growth and job creation. Such investments create direct jobs, such as those held by doctors and nurses, and indirect opportunities in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, digital health, and support services.
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OUR PARTNERS
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