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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) – which simply means equitable access to needed quality healthcare services without the risk of financial catastrophe or impoverishment associated with obtaining care – is one of 169 targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), more in particular target 3.8. While there is evidence that a strong Primary ...
Last Friday, December 12, World Universal Health Coverage day was celebrated for the first time. This is meant to be a day to celebrate progress made by the world towards the achievement of UHC. It is also intended as a day for advocacy and to hold leaders accountable towards the provision of equitable health care for all – as a case in poin...