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International Conference on
FAMILY MEDICINE AND FAMILY PHYSICIANS
October 16-17, 2017 | Toronto, Canada
Arch Gen Intern Med 2017 | Volume 1 Issue 3
The effective functioning of any health system requires an
efficient public health service. Every human being has the
right to enjoy “the highest attainable standard of health,”
which can be fulfilled by giving every man an affordable
and equitable health system he deserves and demands. In
these years, complex health changes have complicated the
situation in the world. Most important gaps in the health
care include an understanding of the burden of the disease
and what leads to and causes ill health, the availability
and use of appropriate technology in the management of
disease, ill health and health systems that have an impact
on service delivery. Universal health coverage (UHC) has the
potential to increase economic growth, improve educational
opportunities, reduce impoverishment and inequalities, and
foster social cohesion. Steps taken for achieving UHC will
address the public health challenges and vice versa. Universal
health coverage (UHC) is the means to provide accessible and
appropriate health services to all citizens without financial
hardships. India, an emerging economy with demographic
window of opportunity has been facing dual burden of
diseases in midst of multiple transitions. Health situation in
the country despite quantum improvements in recent past
has enormous challenges with urban-rural and interstate
differentials. Successful national programs exist, but there
is lack of ability to provide and sustain UHC. Achieving
UHC require sustained mechanisms for health financing
and to provide financial protection through national health
packages. There is a need to ensure universal access to
medicines, vaccines and emerging technologies along with
development of human resources for health (HRH). Health
service, management and institutional reforms are required
along with enhanced focus on social determinants of health
and citizen engagement. Universal health coverage UHC is
the way for providing health assurance and enlarging scope
of primary health care to nook and corners of the country.
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Public health challenges for universal health coverage: The way forward
Ayoade Olugbenga Taiwo
Family Health Care Organization, Nigeria