Tehran Times

12th December 2024 00:00 UTC

UHC Day: health is on the government

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.

This year’s theme, “Health: It’s on the government”, underscores the role governments play in ensuring that no one is forced to choose between health care and necessities such as food.

The day also highlights the fact that healthier populations build communities that are more resilient, productive, peaceful, and prosperous. Health for all is a prerequisite to achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Investing in UHC improves equity and social cohesion. It also benefits the national economy by improving health and well-being, increasing workforce participation and productivity, and building resilience in individuals, families, and communities.

On December 12, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward UHC – the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care without risk of financial hardship.

On December 12, 2017, the United Nations proclaimed 12 December as International Universal Health Coverage Day.

Each year on December 12, UHC advocates raise their voices to share the stories of the millions of people still waiting for health, champion what we have achieved so far, call on leaders to make bigger and smarter investments in health, and encourage diverse groups to make commitments to help move the world closer to UHC by 2030.

The COVID-19 pandemic has again shown that UHC and health security are intertwined goals to protect everyone, everywhere, that we achieve through the same health system – in crisis and calm.

For health systems to work, they must work for everyone – no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they have. Equitable health coverage puts women, children, adolescents, and the most vulnerable first because they face the most significant barriers to essential care.

Read more: https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/507362/UHC-Day-health-is-on-the-government

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