LIST OF PANELS

We call for papers  focusing  on the policy agenda  or policy innovations implemented to diminish  health inequalities in the BRICS countries.  The papers must address innovations  in  three  areas: financing/ raising revenue,   service provision by state and non- state providers; human  resources. 

BRICS  countries -  Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa-  which have more than 40% of the world population and 30% of the Gross National  Product have been    establishing cooperation in  economic,  financial, infra-structure, and social areas, including health.   A central goal of health cooperation between these countries is the strengthening  of  their health systems  and the reduction  of  health inequalities.  Despite social, economic, cultural and demographic differences  between  BRICS countries, they face  many similar challenges   in the health  area. Inequality in  the access of health services and medicines, the costs of services and products, and the lack of human resources   are some of these challenges. The panel aims to discuss  innovations and reforms  introduced  in these countries to  address these issues.