Universal Health Coverage; What does it mean?

UHC means that everyone, everywhere, can access to the health services they need without risk of financial hardship



UHC means that everyone, everywhere, can access to the health services they need without risk of financial hardship. It is embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG target 3.8) and includes the full range of essential health services, spanning health promotion, prevention, and treatment.

The three dimensions of UHC are population coverage (who receives services, linked to equity), service coverage (what health services are available), and financial protection (ensuring health services do not lead to financial hardship). UHC is based on the principles of equity, non-discrimination and the right to health, ensuring that the most marginalized populations are reached and covered, and no-one is left behind.



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