Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) shared a post by World Health Organization (WHO), adding:
“Universal health coverage (UHC) means that all people can benefit from quality health services, wherever and whenever they need them, without suffering financial hardship.
UHC has 3 key dimensions:
1. Access to health services: everyone who needs services should get them, not only those who can pay for them.
2. Financial risk protection: people should not fall into debt paying for treatment and care.
3. Quality of services: services should be adequate and effective.
When we make UHC a reality, we move closer to a fairer, healthier future for all.”
Quoting World Health Organization (WHO)‘s post:
“Healthcare costs have pushed 1.6 billion people deeper into poverty and 2.1 billion people to experience financial hardship, while 4.6 billion people worldwide lack access to essential health services.
Healthcare costs shouldn’t trap people in poverty, and we must take decisive action toward making Health For All a reality for all.
Read more in the newly released global monitoring report on Universal Health Coverage.”
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