Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Universal Health Coverage: A failure of implementation or strategy?

Halfway to the 2030 deadline for Universal Health Coverage, the world is severely off track. Nearly half of the global population lacks access to essential health services, with one in four facing devastating healthcare costs

Afghanistan faces multiple crises rooted in failure to build a robust health system

The health system in Afghanistan continues to struggle with a lack of funds and structure while pressures increase. Governmental policies and climate change and adding to the burden

Measles outbreaks across Europe highlight concerning lag in vaccinations

European countries are facing an increase of measles cases, fueled by faltering vaccination campaigns and weakened primary healthcare services

New round of Universal Health Coverage policies lies ahead despite missed targets

The WHO Executive Board is poised to propose enhanced Universal Health Coverage policies despite disappointing outcomes. UHC-based policies are failing in achieving the goals of increased access to healthcare and financial protection from health expenditure

Will WHO members seize the moment to fight against inequities?

The WHO’s Executive Board is meeting for its 154th session in Geneva from January 22-27. Countries are edging towards the set deadline for finalizing the Pandemic Treaty, yet much more remains to be discussed

President Ruto’s healthcare reform stands trial in Kenya

Right-to-health organizations in Kenya continue to oppose a set of healthcare reforms that is being pushed through legislation without consultations with the public

Looking for a health agenda in the G20 Delhi Declaration

After the conclusion of the recent G20 meeting in New Delhi, health rights activists and researchers point out some of the gaps in the final declaration

Healthcare Global South Oxfam report Private health companies prosper while healthcare access stagnates

A new report by Oxfam shows how investments made by development finance institutions from the Global North benefit private health companies rather than people in need of health care

World Health Day 2023: continuing the struggle for health

As the world marks the 75th anniversary of the WHO, people continue to fight against inequities and the consequences of privatization of health care