France, longtime leader in universal health coverage Share
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