World Health Assembly 2019 to focus on meeting SDG goals

The assembly, beginning from May 20, will discuss on the theme Universal Health Coverage: leaving no-one behind 

Quality of care must for better health outcomes in India

Just improving access to healthcare is not enough to ensure better outcomes. India must invest in primary care with the objective of improving …

Universal Health Day: Inefficient services affecting health coverage in developing nations

Lancet study says high-income countries generally have higher utilisation rates of health services than low-income nations

COVID-19 derailed universal health coverage in Africa, flags report

There have been signs of progress, but they have been slow, the report said

Inter-Parliamentary Union calls for Universal Health Coverage

The grouping of national parliaments passed a resolution to the effect in Belgrade, Serbia

Millions still lack access to essential health services, says WHO report

Lack of universal health coverage pushed people into extreme poverty in 37 countries

Technology is driving smarter access to healthcare in Africa

In the context of the global push for UHC by 2030, the implementation of a digital platform for health insurance scheme’s operations is pivotal

WHO launches new five-year plan for universal health coverage

This three-point strategy aims at ensuring that 1 billion people get health coverage, are better protected from emergencies and enjoy wellbeing …

India is committed to achieving universal health coverage, says Nadda

At the 71st World Health Assembly, the Union minister spoke about India’s efforts to provide more people with access to health services

WHO stresses on universal health coverage at its 71st assembly

The six-day World Health Assembly kicked off in Geneva on Monday

The solution for Africa’s health problem is in basing health outside of disease

Health does not begin with disease but is dependent on the way of living, clean environment and good nutrition knowledge

Astana Declaration: Not just health, but affordable health for all

UN’s 192 member countries agree to strengthen primary healthcare on the 40th anniversary of Alma Ata Declaration

More than half the world's population does not receive essential health care services

Under such circumstances, achieving universal health coverage by 2030 seems like an ambitious target

Swasthya Sathi will now include Bengal’s entire population: Mamata

However, experts feel direct free healthcare delivery for all should be the goal

Primary health care, community health workers bag spotlight at WHA

The member states decided to implement Declaration of Astana and allocate adequate resources to support community health workers

Low public funding in health exacerbates poverty, says Nigerian health minister

Nigeria's Minister of Health Isaac Adewole talks to Bennett Oghifo about the country's commitment to provide universal health coverage by 2030

Africa constitutes 40% of those affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases in world

Sub-Saharan Africa can save almost US $52 billion in the next decade by eliminating Neglected Tropical diseases by 2020  

Why Africa's healthcare is struggling with basics

Without political will and robust investments in healthcare, Africa cannot break out of the underdevelopment trap

World not on track to achieve TB targets for 2020: WHO

Between 2015 and 2018, only 6.3 per cent TB cases showed a cumulative decline, against the 20 per cent target by END TB strategy: Global …

WHO report calls for scientific research for universal health coverage

World Health Report pushes for research by every country according to local needs

India to launch national AYUSH mission

South East Asian countries also look for ways to integrate traditional medicines into national healthcare systems to achieve universal health coverage

Industry pushes for hybrid insurance model to achieve universal health coverage

Experts believe with implementation of the plan, India's health care would largely depend on the private sector

‘South-East Asia must remain polio-free after certification’

Poonam Khetrapal Singh became the first woman to assume the office of WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia on February 1, 2014. Her priority …

Shortage of specialist doctors: DNB course can be a way forward

Training in Diplomate National Board course has helped deal with shortage of specialists in rural areas and skewed population-…

No health net for 3.1 bln by 2023 deadline

The World Health Organization (WHO) 13th General Programme of Work targeted universal health coverage (UHC) between 2019 and 2023