Past experience of emerging infectious diseases enabled the Republic of Korea to respond promptly to COVID-19. The government’s zero out-of-pocket strategy, dedicated funding to infectious diseases, previously reformed legal and policy frameworks, and proactive risk communication minimized the impact of COVID-19 on the population’s health and economy. Pre-existing universal health coverage (UHC) and the role of national health insurance (NHI) contributed...
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2023/10/31
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Republic of Korea - World Bank Group Partnership On COVID-19 Preparedness and Response : How Korea’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Policy Note