An annual rallying point for the global movement of health for all, today is Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day
Celebrated annually on 12 December, UHC day marks the anniversary of the United Nation’s historic and unanimous endorsement of universal health coverage in 2012.
Universal health coverage means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship.
This year’s theme, “Health: It’s on the government!”, highlights the essential role that governments play in creating robust health systems that ensure no one is left behind. The message is clear: the responsibility for ensuring universal health coverage (UHC) lies with government leaders, and the need for action has never been more pressing.
Effective anaesthesia services are critical to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and ensuring strong emergency, critical, and operative care (ECO) systems that are integral to a resilient healthcare system.
That’s why, with our member societies, we’re working with governments across the globe to prioritise the integration of ECO planning in national health care plans.
Read our statements to the World Health Organization on how we’re calling on member states to strengthen universal health coverage:
- WFSA WHA77 Statement on proposed ECO implementation plan
- WFSA PAHO Statement on the necessity of anaesthesia services to ECO strategies
Get involved
Write an advocacy letter advocating for anaesthesia
WHO are inviting individuals to write to decision makers and government officials. This is an effective way to help accelerate action on UHC and share your views with those who make daily decisions on our lives.
We have the power and responsibility to influence them and take an active role in shaping our country and communities. Make the case for universal health coverage. Write to your decision makers today!
Hold your leaders to account
The State of UHC Commitment is a political, country-focused and action-oriented tool that complements the global WHO UHC monitoring report.
It supports national accountability and advocacy processes to ensure political leaders are held accountable for their UHC commitments.
