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Vietnam Nears 100% Student Health Insurance; Others Struggle

9/9/2025

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Vietnam targets 100% health insurance coverage for students, achieving over 97% participation in 2022-2023, up from 80% in 2012-2013.
The government is enhancing awareness and accessibility of health insurance, especially in higher education.
Zimbabwe's National Health Insurance Bill aims for operational status by 2026 to support Universal Health Coverage.
The scheme will use earmarked taxes to ensure equitable access to essential health services.
The Philippines' PhilHealth faces a financial crisis, with expenses projected to exceed income, threatening healthcare sustainability.

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Story summary

Vietnam targets 100% health insurance coverage for students, achieving over 97% participation in 2022-2023, up from 80% in 2012-2013.
The government is enhancing awareness and accessibility of health insurance, especially in higher education.
Zimbabwe's National Health Insurance Bill aims for operational status by 2026 to support Universal Health Coverage.
The scheme will use earmarked taxes to ensure equitable access to essential health services.
The Philippines' PhilHealth faces a financial crisis, with expenses projected to exceed income, threatening healthcare sustainability.