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  • Public Health
  • Health Systems Analysis
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • North Macedonia's health system faces challenges despite life expectancy improvements.
  • High morbidity and mortality rates persist, below EU averages.
  • Universal social health insurance coverage exists, but access and financial protection remain issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review North Macedonia's health system organization, governance, financing, service provision, reforms, and performance.
  • To identify progress and persistent challenges in the national health system.
  • To inform future health strategy and policy development.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of health system organization and governance.
  • Review of health financing mechanisms and expenditure.
  • Assessment of service provision, health workforce, and reform impacts.
  • Evaluation of health system performance indicators.

Main Results:

  • Life expectancy improved, but lags behind EU average; high morbidity/mortality persists.
  • Universal coverage achieved, yet geographical access and financial protection are uneven.
  • High private health spending impacts equity and efficiency; workforce improvements noted but below EU average.
  • Digitalization and e-services show progress, but unmet needs and financial sustainability are key concerns.

Conclusions:

  • North Macedonia's health system demonstrates progress in digitalization and service access.
  • Significant challenges remain in responsiveness, primary care shift, medicine access, and financial sustainability.
  • Strategic priorities include hospital restructuring, primary care reform, and efficient resource utilization.