World Bank´s universal health coverage study series

The World Bank conducted a series of studies of universal health coverage from 22 countries and Massachusetts. These countries have implemented programs to expand coverage from the bottom up—programs that have started with the poor and vulnerable. The series provides knowledge and operational tools to help countries tackle challenges in ways that are fiscally sustainable and that enhance equity and efficiency. Click here for the entire study series. 

Mexico: The Seguro Popular will include care for ovarian cancer

The Ministry of Health in Mexico reported that this summer will be included in the coverage of Seguro Popular care and treatment of ovarian cancer and that they are also studying the inclusion of colon cancer. More information here.

"Seguro Popular: Evidence of a good public policy"

Yesterday was held the symposium "Evidence of good public policy: the Seguro Popular." Several studies of evaluation of the program were presented. See the complete note here.