As health systems worldwide face tighter budgets, the need to allocate resources for maximum impact has never been more urgent. In many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), public spending on health remains limited and often poorly aligned with the most cost-effective interventions. For example, in sub-Saharan Africa, less than a third of the $16 per capita government health spend reaches high-impact services. In contrast, high-income countries grapple with escalating health and social care costs, driven by ageing populations and growing demand, forcing difficult trade-offs even in better-resourced systems.
Ever increasing costs of treatment and rising pandemic risks driven by climate change, urbanisation, human-animal interactions and global mobility highlight the importance of investing in prevention and primary care.
This annual symposium brings together academics and policymakers to explore practical, evidence-based strategies to deliver better health outcomes within constrained budgets. The day includes presentations of the latest research, a panel with decision-makers from diverse settings, interactive breakout sessions, and the launch of DAEDALUS Explore – a new pandemic simulation tool from the Jameel Institute.