A TWO-DAY ministerial meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) championed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank began Monday in Geneva, Switzerland, with a call on “all people to get the good quality health services that they need without fear of financial ruin.”

According to a press statement from the WHO issued Monday, Ministers of Finance and Health from 27 countries with other high-level stakeholders are brainstorming on how to explore ways that countries are progressing towards universal health coverage; to share innovative solutions; and to identify actions the global community can take to support efforts.

UHC is about ensuring that all people have access to services that promote good health, prevent illness, offer treatment and rehabilitation. The services must be of good quality and effective, and people must not suffer financial hardship when paying for them.

In Nigeria, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), led by Dr. Abdulrahaman Sambo as the executive secretary, is championing the quest for UHC by December 2015.

source: http://www.ngrguardiannews.com