Title of article
Universal health coverage
Author/Authors
Kieny, Marie-Paule World Health Organization - Health Systems and Innovation, Switzerland , Evans, David B. World Health Organization - Health Systems Financing, Switzerland
From page
305
To page
306
Abstract
Universal health coverage (UHC), sometimes called universal coverage, is the aspiration that all people obtain the health services they need without suffering financial hardship paying for them. This requires coverage with a range of promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative services, and in particular coverage with services linked to the current health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to noncommunicable diseases and injuries.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2643730
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