Universal Health Coverage

Universal Health Coverage (pronunciation: /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːsəl hɛlθ ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/) is a concept in Healthcare that aims to ensure that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship.

Etymology

The term "Universal Health Coverage" is derived from the English words "universal" (meaning applicable or common to all), "health" (referring to the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being), and "coverage" (referring to the extent to which something is dealt with).

Definition

Universal Health Coverage encompasses a wide range of health services, including preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care. It is rooted in the Declaration of Alma-Ata, which in 1978 identified primary health care as the key to achieving the goal of "Health For All."

Related Terms

• Healthcare
• Preventive Care
• Promotive Health
• Curative Care
• Rehabilitative Care
• Palliative Care
• Declaration of Alma-Ata
• Health For All

See Also

• Healthcare System
• Public Health
• Health Policy
• Health Insurance

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