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Rethinking Global Health Financing: Exploring Innovative Approaches for the Future

Author(s) Mr. Sriram Subramani, Ms. Apoorva Mahajan, Dr. Nameeda Khaiser Syeda, Dr. Satyaki Giri, Dr. Sivaranjini Nechiyil
Country India
Abstract Global health financing has evolved significantly since the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948, yet achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) remains a persistent challenge. Traditional financing models, including government budgets and external aid, are increasingly inadequate to address rising healthcare demands, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted these gaps, exacerbating inefficiencies and inequities in health systems. The slowing growth of external aid and shifting donor priorities further stress the financial sustainability of health interventions. As a result, innovative financing mechanisms (IFIs) have emerged as a necessary complement to traditional models. These mechanisms, such as blended finance, impact investing, and performance-based financing, aim to address financing gaps by mobilizing private capital, enhancing resource allocation, and improving healthcare sustainability in resource-constrained regions. IFIs reduce reliance on external aid, create new funding streams, and help LMICs manage the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This paper explores the evolving landscape of global health financing, focusing on the role of IFIs in reshaping health systems and ensuring equitable healthcare access. The integration of traditional and innovative financing approaches is critical to achieving UHC, ensuring that healthcare resources are effectively allocated and that no population is left behind. Sustainable and equitable outcomes depend on strong governance, strategic partnerships, and careful alignment of financing mechanisms with national health priorities.
Keywords Global Health Financing, Innovative Financing Mechanisms, Universal Health Coverage, Non-Communicable Diseases, Sustainability, Equity
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-27
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.54357

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