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SUMMARY:Operational Working Group: Targeting underprivileged Populations: Inclusive Health Insurance Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Project: Expanding Private Health Insurance in Cameroon\nTheme:“Targeting underprivileged Populations: Inclusive Health Insurance Solutions”\nDate: Wednesday 26th March 2025\nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm\nVenue: Muna Foundation\, Yaoundé\, Cameroon \n\nBackground \nHigh poverty rates and low health insurance coverage lead to high out-of-pocket and often catastrophic health spendings. According to World Food Program (WFP)\, over 23% of Cameroonians live below the poverty line (less than 2.15 USD per person per day) and authors estimate the proportion of the population covered by any type of health insurance at about 6% (1\, 4). Extreme poverty is particularly true for those living in rural parts of the far North\, North\, South-west and North-west regions of the country (3)\, where populations experience recurring climatic shocks or are torn by conflict\, coupled with underdeveloped infrastructures. \nDespite the recently implemented Universal Health Coverage (UHC) phase 1\, only part of the population currently benefits from the packages offered while another considerable part is still left behind. Although health insurance offers both an alternative and a complement to public health coverage\, it is often perceived as very expensive and accessible only to the well-off. With pervasive poverty and about 70% of workers operating in the informal sector\, how can public and private actors ensure medical aid coverage is inclusive\, particularly for the poor? What health insurance options are available for the underprivileged without further plugging into poverty? What strategies can be used to attract and maintain health insurance subscribers? \nThis operational working group seeks to explore medical aid coverage options for the underprivileged in Cameroon and discuss how to make health insurance packages more accessible and affordable. \nObjectives \nThe objective of this OWG is to discuss ways in which health insurance coverage can be made more accessible and affordable to the underprivileged. \nMore specifically: \n\nTo identify the specific needs and challenges faced by vulnerable groups in accessing health insurance.\nTo discuss successful strategies and models (from other countries for example) that can be adapted to the Cameroonian context.\nTo explore best practices for improving access to health insurance within the Cameroonian population.\n\nExpected Outputs \nThe expected outputs are: \n\nImproved knowledge on the needs and challenges faced by vulnerable groups in accessing health insurance.\nIdentified strategies tailored to the needs of the under underprivileged in Cameroon.\nStrengthened collaboration among various stakeholders to enhance health insurance coverage.\n\nTargeted Audience \nThis OWG is intended for health insurance providers\, policymakers\, health economists\, government officials\, public health professionals\, healthcare users. \nVenue \nThis OWG will take place onsite at Muna Foundation (Yaoundé).
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LOCATION:Muna Foundation\, Yaounde\, Centre\, 00237\, Cameroon
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