Health risks in the 21st century are beyond the control of any government in any country. In
an era of globalisation, promoting public health and equity requires cooperation and …

Background: Innovative strategies such as digital health are needed to ensure attainment of
the ambitious universal health coverage in Africa. However, their successful deployment on …

A major challenge in monitoring universal health coverage (UHC) is identifying an indicator
that can adequately capture the multiple components underlying the UHC initiative. Effective …

Background To compile key strategies from the international experiences to improve access
to primary healthcare (PHC) services in rural communities. Different innovative approaches …

Background There is an emerging global consensus on the importance of universal health
coverage (UHC), but no unanimity on the conceptual definition and scope of UHC, whether …

In her 2012 reconfirmation speech as WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan
asserted:“universal coverage is the single most powerful concept that public health has to …

Executive summary Since 2018, this Lancet Commission has sought to understand how to
maximise synergies between the global health agendas of universal health coverage, health …

Background: There are substantial differences in long term health outcomes across
countries, particularly in terms of both life expectancy at birth (LEAB) and healthy life …

For decades, disparities in health have been well documented in the United States and
regrettably, remain prevalent despite evidence and appeals for their elimination. Compared …

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, universal health coverage (UHC) reforms have
often adopted a technocratic top-down approach, with little attention being paid to the rural …