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Cross-sector initiative for universal health coverage
Why is it in news?
- A cross-sector initiative to develop a citizens’ roadmap to achieving universal health coverage (UHC) in India over a period of ten years, has been launched.
- This is the efforts of Lancet Citizens’ Commission on Reimagining India’s Health System.
Details:
- It is touted to be a first-of-its-kind participatory, countrywide initiative.
- It has been launched in collaboration with the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, Harvard University.
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic had exposed many schisms in society.
- It impacted India’s public health system, and showed the importance of accessibility to quality healthcare and UHC.
Key mission:
- To lay out the path to achieving UHC in India in the coming decade, working with all stakeholders.
- It expect to formulate a roadmap for realising a resilient health system that offers comprehensive, accountable, accessible, inclusive, and affordable quality health care.
The Commission will be guided by four principles:
- UHC covers all health concerns.
- Prevention and long-term care are key. '
- The concern is financial protection for all health costs.
- Aspiring for a health system that can be accessed by all who enjoy the same quality.