Rob Yates
@robyates123.bsky.social
Political health economist championing publicly financed universal health reforms to political leaders. Visiting Professor in Practice at the London School of Economics and Political Science
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Rob Yates
@robyates123.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Delighted to be join the community on Bluesky to share developments on UHC reforms around the world and escape the tyranny of Musk and Trump on X. La Luta Continua.
Publicy financed UHC coming to Oregon? www.thelundreport.org/content/boar...
Board edges towards goal of a universal health plan for Oregon
Critics are wary of the group’s efforts, which have yet to flesh out finances or put a price tag on the change
www.thelundreport.org
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Publicy financed UHC coming to Oregon? www.thelundreport.org/content/boar...
Will falling health coverage prove an electoral disaster for the Republicans in the US? Fingers crossed. www.wusf.org/health-news-...
Soaring health care costs stun Florida workers who buy insurance through ACA
Prices are spiking as temporary COVID-era subsidies end and insurers raise rates to offset people leaving the coverage pool. For many, the premiums will be too high to retain their plan.
www.wusf.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Will falling health coverage prove an electoral disaster for the Republicans in the US? Fingers crossed. www.wusf.org/health-news-...
Just like the Democrats fighting the Republicans in the US, The AAP are prioritising access to healthcare in challenging the BJP in India www.thestatesman.com/cities/aap-t...
AAP targets BJP over closure of 250 Mohalla Clinics, demands immediate reopening - The Statesman
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday launched a fierce demonstration against the BJP government over the systematic shutdown of Mohalla Clinics, calling it out for dismantling Delhi’s free healthcare n...
www.thestatesman.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Just like the Democrats fighting the Republicans in the US, The AAP are prioritising access to healthcare in challenging the BJP in India www.thestatesman.com/cities/aap-t...
Publicly financed UHC coming to Armenia horizonweekly.ca/en/universal...
Universal Health Insurance to Cover All Armenians by 2028
Horizon Weekly - Armenia’s Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan announced that a nationwide health insurance system will be rolled out gradually over a three-year period, ensuring full coverage for all ci...
horizonweekly.ca
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Publicly financed UHC coming to Armenia horizonweekly.ca/en/universal...
Here's hoping that Tanzania's UHC strategy doesn't rely on people in the informal sector paying health insurance contributions or it will fail - guaranteed dailynews.co.tz/tanzania-to-...
dailynews.co.tz
November 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Here's hoping that Tanzania's UHC strategy doesn't rely on people in the informal sector paying health insurance contributions or it will fail - guaranteed dailynews.co.tz/tanzania-to-...
Why would any country take advice from the United States on how to reach UHC? nairobiwire.com/2025/11/keny...
Kenya and US Finalize Health Partnership to Boost Universal Health Coverage - Nairobi Wire
Kenya is set to deepen its health partnership with the United States through a new bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and combating HIV, tuberculosis, and malar...
nairobiwire.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Why would any country take advice from the United States on how to reach UHC? nairobiwire.com/2025/11/keny...
Publicly-financed Universal Health Coverage coming to Armenia in January www.primeminister.am/en/press-rel...
Universal health insurance system will significantly change the situation in the healthcare sector and economy: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a working discussion with Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan on the introduction of the universal health insurance system.
www.primeminister.am
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Publicly-financed Universal Health Coverage coming to Armenia in January www.primeminister.am/en/press-rel...
Ghana 2025: "Some patients recover medically but are unable to go home because they can’t afford the bills" WTF! cedirates.com/news/telecel...
Telecel Foundation launches 2025 Homecoming, discharging insolvent patients in southern Ghana
Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the 2025 edition of its flagship health relief initiative, Telecel Homecoming, at the Achimota Hospital in Accra, with the aim of bringing relief to patients deta...
cedirates.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Ghana 2025: "Some patients recover medically but are unable to go home because they can’t afford the bills" WTF! cedirates.com/news/telecel...
Reposted by Rob Yates
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
Just draw dropping that the Human Rights violation of illegal hospital detentions has become normalised in Ghana cedirates.com/news/telecel...
Telecel Foundation launches 2025 Homecoming, discharging insolvent patients in southern Ghana
Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the 2025 edition of its flagship health relief initiative, Telecel Homecoming, at the Achimota Hospital in Accra, with the aim of bringing relief to patients deta...
cedirates.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Just draw dropping that the Human Rights violation of illegal hospital detentions has become normalised in Ghana cedirates.com/news/telecel...
Under Trump America is racing away from UHC www.bbc.com/news/article...
ACA open enrollment begins with spike in healthcare premiums
The monthly cost of health insurance could rise by 114% on average, according to health research nonprofit KFF.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Under Trump America is racing away from UHC www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nepal urgently needs to ramp up public spending to tackle NCDs and kickstart its transition towards UHC english.nepalnews.com/s/health/as-...
As NCDs surge, Nepal’s health budget falls
KATHMANDU: From cities to villages, hospitals’ Outpatient Departments (OPDs) are increasingly crowded with patients suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, high blood pressur...
english.nepalnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Nepal urgently needs to ramp up public spending to tackle NCDs and kickstart its transition towards UHC english.nepalnews.com/s/health/as-...
Will UHC save the Democrats in the United States? www.commondreams.org/opinion/dems...
Universal Healthcare Will Save Lives... and Could Save the Democratic Party | Common Dreams
As the only wealthy country without universal health coverage, sticking to our current system is truly not “politically feasible.” Democratic leaders need to understand and embrace Americans' desire f...
www.commondreams.org
October 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Will UHC save the Democrats in the United States? www.commondreams.org/opinion/dems...
Super smart politics by Sinn Fein to campaign for an All Ireland universal FREE health service Sinn Féin sinnfein.ie/news/immense...
Immense potential for development of All Island Healthcare discussed at Good Friday Agreement Committee – Pat Cullen MP - Sinn Féin
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement has continued its discussions on the theme of all island healthcare with witnesses Professor Anne Matthews, DCU and Pr...
sinnfein.ie
October 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Super smart politics by Sinn Fein to campaign for an All Ireland universal FREE health service Sinn Féin sinnfein.ie/news/immense...
Smart politics for Sinn Fein to campaign as the party for UHC in Ireland sinnfein.ie/news/budget-...
Budget 2026 must cut health costs for workers and tackle wait times – David Cullinane TD - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health, David Cullinane TD, has said that Budget 2026 for Health must focus on cutting costs for workers and tackling the causes of long wait times. He said that Sinn Féin’s...
sinnfein.ie
October 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Smart politics for Sinn Fein to campaign as the party for UHC in Ireland sinnfein.ie/news/budget-...
Bravo Ghana launching universal FREE primary health care www.modernghana.com/news/1437092...
Ghana begins preparations for free primary healthcare under Mahama Cares Initiative
Dr . Victor Asare Bampoe, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), says Ghana has begun preparatory steps towards the implementation of free primary healthcare, under the M...
www.modernghana.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Bravo Ghana launching universal FREE primary health care www.modernghana.com/news/1437092...
Public satisfaction in China's health system has increased significantly due to massive increases in TAX financing bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Public satisfaction and trust towards the health system in China and associated factors: a mixed-methods study - BMC Public Health
Background Public’s perceptions of the health system provide valuable insights into its performance and inform future directions for improvement. This research aims to evaluate changes in public satis...
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Public satisfaction in China's health system has increased significantly due to massive increases in TAX financing bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
If Ireland is serious about Slaintecare and UHC it needs to ramp up public financing significantly www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
A budget with barely a mention of universal healthcare
Waiting lists for surgeries, scans and disability assessments remain scandalously long
www.irishtimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
If Ireland is serious about Slaintecare and UHC it needs to ramp up public financing significantly www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
Is publicly financed UHC coming to Oregon? www.elderlawanswers.com/can-oregon-l...
Can Oregon Launch Universal Health Care in the U.S.?
Oregon's lawmakers are cautiously working toward establishing a single-payer universal health care plan.
www.elderlawanswers.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Is publicly financed UHC coming to Oregon? www.elderlawanswers.com/can-oregon-l...
Paul Farmer was one of the world's true UHC heroes and is sadly missed www.pih.org/article/paul...
A Bold Vision for Global Health: The Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution
The Paul Farmer Memorial Resolution is a 21st-century global health strategy based on the life’s work of PIH’s Co-founder, the late Dr. Paul Farmer.
www.pih.org
October 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Paul Farmer was one of the world's true UHC heroes and is sadly missed www.pih.org/article/paul...
Bravo Vietnam planning to scrap hospital user fees - for EVERYONE. UHC coming to Vietnam en.nhandan.vn/accelerating...
Accelerating progress towards universal hospital fee exemption
One of the key objectives outlined in the Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on breakthrough solutions to strengthen healthcare and improve public health is that by 2030, all citizens will receive ba...
en.nhandan.vn
October 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Bravo Vietnam planning to scrap hospital user fees - for EVERYONE. UHC coming to Vietnam en.nhandan.vn/accelerating...
UHC coming to The Bahamas? ewnews.com/health-minis...
Health Minister Reveals Aggressive Push for Universal Healthcare
Bahamas Latest News
ewnews.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
UHC coming to The Bahamas? ewnews.com/health-minis...
Universal Health Coverage coming to Namibia? economist.com.na/101447/healt...
New health frameworks for universal coverage launched | Namibia Economist
economist.com.na
October 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Universal Health Coverage coming to Namibia? economist.com.na/101447/healt...
Mother sells baby to pay off medical debt in Bangladesh. Will a UHC political hero emerge in Bangladesh's next elections? www.deshkalnews.com/english/deta...
Newborn sold for debt: Clinic owner jailed, accomplice held
Driven by poverty, she was forced to give the newborn up for adoption and, in exchange, she received Tk65,000 in cash and the hospital bill.
www.deshkalnews.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Mother sells baby to pay off medical debt in Bangladesh. Will a UHC political hero emerge in Bangladesh's next elections? www.deshkalnews.com/english/deta...