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Nearly half the world’s population do not have access to essential health services and nearly 100 million people every year are plunged into extreme poverty when paying for the healthcare they need.
In Africa and Southeast Asia, nearly one third of households have to borrow money or sell their property to pay for healthcare.
The COVID-19 health crisis has emphasized how important and vital the goal of Universal Health Coverage is.
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Access for all, including vulnerable and marginalized populations, to quality health services without risk of financial difficulties.
Impacts well beyond the areas of health and well-being
Clément Beaune, Minister of State for European Affairs, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, met via video conference with Jadranka Joksimovic, Serbian Minister of European Integration, on February 8.
The minister of state reaffirmed France’s support for Serbia’s strategic choice in support of accession to the EU and for its efforts to implement the necessary reforms, especially with respect to the rule of law, which is at the heart of the European project. The reform of the accession process makes this process more credible, appealing and reversible.
Lastly, with respect to the response to Covid-19, the minister of state reaffirmed France’s desire to see increased EU support for neighboring countries.