Title of article
Editorial: Benefits and pitfalls of social health insurance in pursuit of universal health coverage: lessons for the Eastern Mediterranean
Author/Authors
Siddiqi, Sameen World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean - Department of Health System Development, Egypt , Mataria, Awad World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean - Department of Health System Development, Egypt , Banzon, Eduardo World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean - Department of Health System Development, Egypt
From page
527
To page
528
Abstract
Countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) of the World Health Organization have never been as committed as they are today to ensure that all people have access to needed health services without the risk of financial hardship – the message of universal health coverage (UHC). The average share of out-of-pocket payments for EMR countries stands at around 40% and in some countries is close to 70% of total health expenditure.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2644634
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