UHC2030 - Taking action for universal health coverage

With 2024 coming to a close, we're looking back at highlights from this year. Read our newsletter for a quick recap of important milestones for the #UniversalHealthCoverage movement!

Thank you for your participation in this year’s UHC Day campaign! Your engagement allowed us to amplify the urgent call for affordable, quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere. Read our update to find out how people engaged and to learn about this year's champions!

🎥 🌍 UHC Day Stories: Why should financial protection for health be a priority? This #UHCDay, we witnessed the power of stories. Civil society and communities came together to share personal experiences of financial barriers they face in accessing healthcare. These videos put a human face on the struggle—and remind us why we must keep pushing for health for all. 🎥 Watch the stories here: https://lnkd.in/eHRDw6sC A huge thank you to all the advocates and partners leading this movement forward. Your tireless engagement is driving real change—and we’re just getting started! 🔥 The campaign continues into 2025! Let’s turn these stories into real action: ✉️ Call on decision-makers—Heads of State, Ministers, Parliamentarians, and local authorities—to act. Use the UHC Advocacy Letter Template (available in French, English, Spanish, and Russian) to demand laws, budgets, and policies that protect everyone from financial hardship: https://lnkd.in/e8vhcygF 💡 Don’t forget to CC Laura Philidor (laura@wacihealth.org) when sending your letter to join the campaign and amplify your impact! 📢 Share your letter on social media to inspire others. Let’s keep the momentum going. Follow us for updates and join us in pushing for #HealthForAll! Together, we can make UHC a reality. #UHCDay2024 #UHCDayStories #UHCDay #CivilSocietyVoices UHC2030 - Taking action for universal health coverage Management Sciences for Health WACI Health PharmAccess The George Institute for Global Health IFMSA | International Federation of Medical Students' Associations RARE DISEASES INTERNATIONAL Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation Corporación Kimirina Lunia Centre For Youths Zimbabwe Claudia Batz Nupur Lalvani Kirsten Johnson Alexandra Heumber Perry Tjedu Moyo Benjamin Babine Rhea Rajkumar Doreen Efua Amoatin,PMP® Kwasi Owusu Antwi Sharif Mohammed Sadat Frontline AIDS NCD Alliance Women in Global Health Neena Joshi Paloma de la Cruz Marjolaine Nicod Lara Brearley HelpAge International Action for Global Health STOPAIDS: Uniting UK Voices on the Global Response AMREF Pinch Africa

🌍 Today is UHC Day 2024: Let’s celebrate progress and advocate for more! Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day marks a powerful moment to celebrate our progress toward health for all. But it’s also a reminder of how much more we must do. 💪 Investing in UHC enhances equity, promotes social cohesion, and strengthens economies. Better health outcomes, increased workforce participation, and stronger community resilience—are the results of making health accessible to everyone. But the gap remains large: ▪️ 4.5 billion people still lack access to essential health services. ▪️ 2 billion people face financial hardship from healthcare costs, and 1.3 billion are pushed into poverty. This must change! On this UHC Day, let's call on governments to invest in UHC and protect the most vulnerable from impoverishing health spending. How You Can Get Involved: 1️⃣ Write to Decision-Makers: Advocate for UHC by sending a letter to decision-makers. 2️⃣ Create & Share Your Quote Card: What does UHC mean to you? Share your message. 3️⃣ Add Your Events to the Global Heatmap: Got an event? Help spread the word. 4️⃣ Use #UHCDay + Toolkit Materials: Share your voice and share toolkit materials to spread awareness. 👉 Get all these resources here: https://lnkd.in/dQFPZSz We will share here stories, testimonies, commitments, and calls to action from civil society partners dedicated to calling on governments to invest in health for all. Stay tuned and join the conversation on our LinkedIn account! 💬 How are you planning to get involved today? Drop a comment below and let’s inspire others! Let’s unite to ensure that health for all is not just an aspiration, but a reality. #HealthForAll #UHC #UHCDay #UniversalHealthCoverage #InvestInHealth UHC2030 - Taking action for universal health coverage WACI Health NCD Alliance RARE DISEASES INTERNATIONAL Pathfinder International AMREF Save the Children International WHO Youth Council World Health Organization IFMSA | International Federation of Medical Students' Associations The Youth Platform

🌍 Happy UHC Day 2024! 🎉 Today, we are thrilled to launch the official LinkedIn page for the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism (CSEM) for UHC2030! 🙌 CSEM is the civil society constituency of UHC2030 - Taking action for universal health coverage, amplifying the voices of civil society to ensure universal health coverage (UHC) policies are inclusive, equitable, and leave no one behind. 💡 What is UHC and why is civil society important? Universal health coverage means ensuring everyone can access the health services they need—without facing financial hardship. Civil society plays a critical role in this effort by reaching and advocating for the most marginalized and vulnerable populations, amplifying their voices, and championing their rights to equitable health care. 👥 At CSEM, we believe in the power of collaboration. By reducing fragmentation among health initiatives, advocating for stronger health systems, and promoting a human rights-based approach to health, we can achieve a future where health is a right for all. 💬 How can you get involved? 👉 Follow us here on LinkedIn for inspiring stories, impactful insights, and opportunities to engage in UHC advocacy: https://lnkd.in/eD5wYKh9 👉 Become a member of CSEM and join a growing network of civil society advocates working to make health for all a reality: https://lnkd.in/eEmXREen Let’s work together to ensure health systems are built for everyone, everywhere. Follow us, engage with us, and let’s make UHC happen! UHC2030 - Taking action for universal health coverage WACI Health Management Sciences for Health United for Global Mental Health World Health Organization WHO Youth Council Global Health Council Health Access Initiative (HAI) PharmAccess PMNCH Amy Boldosser-Boesch Rosemary Mburu Marjolaine Nicod Justin Koonin Laura Philidor Claudia Batz NCD Alliance RARE DISEASES INTERNATIONAL Katri Bertram The George Institute for Global Health Ravi Ram EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance The Global Fund The Youth Platform Fundación Huésped People's Health Movement Save the Children International Action for Global Health

How are you celebrating #UHCDay? Read our update for some final reminders on how to participate and to let us know what you're up to today!

On this Universal Health Coverage Day, under the global theme 'Health: It's on the government,' Egypt reaffirms its leadership in advancing Universal Health Coverage as a constitutional right and a pillar of sustainable development. UHC is not just an aspiration; it is a moral imperative and a strategic commitment to equity, resilience, and shared prosperity. Through the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS), Egypt is transforming its healthcare landscape. We have prioritized equity by extending coverage to the most vulnerable, reduced out-of-pocket expenditures, and strengthened primary care as the foundation of our system. This transformation reflects our belief that access to quality healthcare is fundamental to social justice and national progress. As a proud representative of Egypt and a steering committee member of UHC2030 - Taking action for universal health coverage, I see firsthand the global importance of strong governmental leadership in achieving UHC. Egypt's experience demonstrates that with political will, robust governance, and strategic public-private partnerships, even resource-constrained settings can achieve transformative reforms. Our success in aligning health systems with the principles of inclusivity and sustainability offers valuable lessons for the global community. Today, I call on my colleagues in governments worldwide to view UHC as both a moral responsibility and a catalyst for economic and social stability. Egypt stands ready to collaborate, share its journey, and contribute to global efforts to make UHC a reality for all. Together, we can build a world where health equity drives lasting progress for future generations. #UHCDay #Egypt #UniversalHealthCoverage

Governments must prioritize health in their national budgets to ensure #UniversalHealthCoverage and financial protection for all. On #UHCDay, the UHC Movement Political Panel urges leaders to act on health financing so everyone can access quality care without financial hardship. Read the op-ed by the UHC Movement Political Panel:

This #UHCday, Dr. Mariam Jashi urges leaders to see health as a right and smart investment. With more than 1 billion pushed into poverty by healthcare costs, it’s time for bold action on #UniversalHealthCoverage and financial protection in healthcare services.

#HealthForAll means more than healthcare. On #UHCday, Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng emphasizes that quality, affordable services must address the root causes of health inequities—protecting the vulnerable from crises and breaking the cycle of poverty.