This is the ASEAN country that prioritized healthcare spending the most during the pandemic.

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Adi Ahdiat 13/07/2023 20:10 WIB

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According to WHO data, Singapore and Thailand were the ASEAN member states that prioritized healthcare spending the most during the 2020 pandemic.

Proportion of Health Expenditure from Total Government Expenditure in ASEAN Countries (2020)

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Proportion of Health Expenditure from Total Government Expenditure in ASEAN Countries (2020)

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Singapore and Thailand were the ASEAN member states that prioritized health spending the most during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This data is recorded in the Global Health Expenditure Database managed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

According to the WHO's definition, health expenditure encompasses all spending related to healthcare services, family planning programs, nutrition fulfillment, and emergency assistance for health issues, but excludes the provision of drinking water and sanitation.

At the start of the pandemic in 2020, the proportion of government health spending in Singapore and Thailand reached approximately 13% of their total expenditure.

Meanwhile, government health spending in other ASEAN countries was proportionally lower, as shown in the graph above.

"The proportion of government health spending from total expenditure is an indicator that shows the government's priority in the health sector," stated the WHO in its report, *Global Health Expenditure Report: Rising to the Pandemic's Challenges* (2022).

Globally, Costa Rica prioritized health the most during the pandemic, with health spending representing 25.17% of its total expenditure.

Following Costa Rica were Palau at 23.24%, the United States at 22.35%, Iran at 22.07%, and Ireland at 22.07%.

Developed countries such as Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway had health spending proportions ranging from 15% to 18% of their total expenditure.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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