The GLOBSEC Health Programme drives collaboration between policymakers, business leaders, and experts to strengthen healthcare systems across Europe, with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). By addressing both economic and health challenges, the programme aims to foster resilient, innovative, and sustainable healthcare systems that support long-term economic prosperity and regional competitiveness.
Why is the Health Programme Needed?
The Covid-19 pandemic revealed the critical role of healthcare systems in maintaining not only public health but also economic stability and national security. Weak healthcare systems can disrupt labour markets, strain public finances, and reduce productivity. Additionally, CEE countries face unique challenges, such as underfunded healthcare systems, investment gaps, along with aging population, that require forward-thinking strategies. To remain competitive, these countries must invest in healthcare innovation and adapt their systems to withstand future health crises.
Key Pillars of the Health Programme
1. Health Readiness Index (HRI)
The Healthcare Readiness Index is the programme’s flagship report. Developed in collaboration with leading analysts, it annually assesses the preparedness of health systems across Europe to face today’s and future challenges. The report compares healthcare performance of individual countries, offering policymakers and stakeholders insights into where reforms and investments are most needed.
2. Investment in Healthcare
We explore the economic potential of targeted healthcare investments to improve system performance, efficiency, and accessibility while ensuring fiscal sustainability. The programme’s recommendations provide guidance for public and private stakeholders on how to channel investments into impactful areas such as digital health, infrastructure, and workforce development. By prioritising sustainable funding models and cost-effective solutions, we help ensure that healthcare investments contribute not only to immediate health outcomes but also to the long-term economic resilience of CEE countries.
3. Knowledge Exchange and Best Practices
Through GLOBSEC’s high-level events, research publications, and expert roundtables, the programme facilitates the exchange of knowledge and best practices among stakeholders, empowering the countries to adopt innovative healthcare policies and strategies.