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SUMMARY:Strengthening Governance of Private Health Insurance in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 19, 2026\nTime: 3:00–4:00 PM (GMT+1)\nVenue: Zoom Online (Register now ( https://foretiafoundation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w1LRqczdSgSR7XX-VsP0Mg ))\nBackground & Rationale\nCameroon continues to grapple with unequal access to quality healthcare, driven by financial barriers, geographic disparities and heterogeneity in service quality. Private Health Insurance (PHI) is increasingly viewed as a complementary financing mechanism that can expand financial protection and reduce catastrophic out‑of‑pocket expenditure. Yet, PHI’s contribution to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) objectives remains constrained by governance gaps: unclear accountability arrangements, weak oversight and reporting, limited transparency in benefits and claims, insufficient consumer protection, and fragmented coordination between health and insurance authorities.\nImproving PHI governance is therefore a policy priority. Clarifying the regulatory framework, strengthening supervision and enforcement, establishing uniform disclosure standards, and enhancing consumer protection can increase trust and predictability for beneficiaries and providers. This webinar will translate these issues into concrete, actionable reforms that align PHI with national health financing goals.\nObjectives\nGeneral Objective: Strengthen understanding of practical strategies to improve the governance of PHI in Cameroon and align it with UHC goals.\nSpecific Objectives:\n\nDiagnose current governance challenges across the PHI value chain (licensing, product design, marketing, contracting, claims, dispute resolution).\nReview applicable legal and regulatory instruments and identify gaps or ambiguities affecting implementation and enforcement.\nAssess supervision, monitoring and reporting arrangements, including data standards and enforcement tools.\nPropose feasible transparency and accountability measures to protect consumers and improve market conduct.\nOutline a coordination roadmap between health and insurance authorities to align PHI with national priorities.\n\nGuiding Questions\n\nWhich governance weaknesses most undermine PHI trust and uptake today, and why?\nWhat specific regulatory clarifications or secondary instruments are needed in the short term?\nHow can supervision and reporting be strengthened without imposing excessive administrative burdens?\nWhat consumer protection mechanisms (complaints handling, dispute resolution, claim denials review) are most urgent to institutionalize?\nHow should health and insurance authorities coordinate purchasing, quality, and data standards?\n\nExpected Outputs\n\nA concise problem–solution map of PHI governance gaps and priority fixes (presented during the webinar).\nA policy brief (4–6 pages) detailing actionable recommendations, responsible institutions, and an indicative timeline.\nA coordination note outlining roles of Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Finance/Insurance Directorate, and other stakeholders.\nStakeholder interest captured via post‑event outreach to support regulatory updates and pilots.\n\nTarget Audience\n\nMinistry of Public Health; Ministry of Finance/Insurance Directorate; social security and labor authorities.\nInsurance companies, third‑party administrators, and provider networks.\nCivil society and consumer protection organizations.\nHealth economists, health financing practitioners and academics.\nDevelopment partners and technical agencies supporting UHC and insurance reform.\n\nAbout the Organizers\nThe Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Foundation works with governments, policymakers, private enterprises, civil society organizations and development partners to expand opportunities and improve livelihoods.\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute is an independent think tank at the Foretia Foundation that provides in‑depth, evidence‑based policy recommendations to advance inclusive development in Cameroon and across Africa. The Institute convenes experts, conducts rigorous research, and leads policy dialogues across governance, health, economic policy, science and technology.\nContact\nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation / Nkafu Policy Institute\nOpposite Collège Jésus‑Marie – Simbock, P.O. Box 14315, Yaoundé, Cameroon\nTel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54 | Email: info@foretiafoundation.org| Web: www.foretiafoundation.org  |  www.nkafu.org\nREGISTER NOW\n
URL:https://nkafu.org/m-events/strengthening-governance-of-private-health-insurance-in-cameroon/
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