World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA)’s Post

UHC day is within a few day and it intrigues me to see this year campaign https://lnkd.in/dv_DZMRy I read the tweets on the UHC website It’s #UHCDay! Today we remind governments that no-one should have to choose between healthcare and putting food on the table. Health is a human right! Invest in financial protection for #UniversalHealthCoverage today. I would add: Let's commit to innovative #partnerships and #collectiveaction to achieve Universal Health Coverage.

🌐🏥 Strengthening primary health care is paramount for achieving universal health coverage (UHC), a global challenge faced by health systems worldwide. With 4.5 billion people lacking full coverage of essential health services globally, a robust primary health care system is essential. It encompasses health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care, serving as the cornerstone of a sustainable and resilient health system. Through a primary health care approach, 90% of essential interventions for UHC can be delivered. However, even in wealthy European countries, millions struggle with out-of-pocket payments for primary health care, resulting in financial hardship for households. Despite the importance of investing in primary health care, recent budget cuts in the European Union's health program raise concerns about achieving UHC goals. Amidst budget constraints, unlocking the full potential of primary health care to achieve UHC relies on implementing effective and cost-efficient strategies. Building a resilient primary health care workforce, nurturing a people-centered health system, and ensuring digital transformation are pivotal. Let's work together to prioritize primary health care and pave the way towards universal health coverage for all! #PrimaryHealthCare #UHC #HealthForAll #WorldHealthDay2024 #MyHealthMyRight #Healthcare #DigitalTransformation

The Equity Word: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) 🌍 Universal Health Coverage embodies the principle that all people should have access to the health services they need without financial hardship. UHC is not just about making health services available but ensuring they are comprehensive and affordable for everyone—no one should have to choose between health and financial stability. 🔍 Highlights: -Provides essential health services, from prevention to rehabilitation. -Ensures health care is affordable for all, preventing financial hardship due to medical costs. -Promotes equity by eliminating financial barriers to healthcare. 🚀 Vision for the Future: Universal Health Coverage aims to create a world where everyone can access quality health care without discrimination or financial barriers. It's about building a more just and healthy world. 🤔 Join the conversation: How can we move closer to Universal Health Coverage in our communities? What are the biggest challenges you see, and what solutions would you suggest? #TheEquityWord #UniversalHealthCoverage #HealthForAll #NoOneLeftBehind

“If we can create a critical mass of health professionals acting to make healthcare more sustainable, we will begin to see a major change in the way that healthcare is practiced.”    A new online course is empowering health professionals to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare.   This free continuous professional development course is led by Professor Debbi Stanistreet and Dr Samira Barbara Jabakhanji at RCSI School of Population Health   🔗https://lnkd.in/gRUbkayd   #RCSIeducate #RCSIengage

At its core, #UniversalHealthCoverage (UHC) means that everyone, everywhere, should have access to quality, affordable health care. Yet:   ➡️ 2 billion people face economic hardship due to health costs ➡️ 1.3 billion people are pushed into poverty because of health-related expenses   This means that far too many people are forced to choose between essential care 🩺 and financial stability—an unacceptable trade-off.    At Euro Health Group, we are proud to have supported WHO’s efforts to accelerate progress toward UHC ⚕️ . Earlier this year, we completed an evaluation of the WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care (SP-PHC), which aims to strengthen the Primary Health Care approach across WHO’s global, regional, and country levels, thus, paving the way towards UHC.   📢 Learn more about how this project on Primary Health Care can help achieve UHC here: https://lnkd.in/dsK9C2a3 #UHCDay2024 #PrimaryHealthCare #GlobalHealth

The U.S. health care system is failing to keep Americans healthy, ranking last in a new The Commonwealth Fund report that compares health and health care in 10 countries. U.S. performance is particularly poor when it comes to health equity, access to care, efficiency, and health outcomes. “The U.S. continues to be in a class by itself in the underperformance of its health care sector,” say the study’s authors, who call for policymakers and health care leaders to learn from other countries’ experiences and act. https://buff.ly/4e6MMeB

Code G2211 was created to recognize the importance of trust and longitudinal relationships in healthcare. Trust moves the needle. Why are carriers “bundling” these payments as if trust should be taken for granted?

Social factors such as income, education, and living conditions influence 80% of health outcomes. Join us on November 7 in Toronto for the CSA Policy Pathways Conference, where we’ll tackle pressing healthcare issues and explore ways to advance Canadian healthcare. One of the panels will focus on how to address the social determinants of health, featuring Andrew Boozary MD MPP, Kate Mulligan, Sherri Torjman, and Sunil Johal. View the full agenda and register here: https://bit.ly/3z2kaE8 See you there! #publicpolicy #healthcare #CSAPolicyPathways

Healthy Options Lorn & Oban began using Elemental Core and Population Plus Lite in 2019. They chose to work with us because they wanted help in demonstrating the impact they are having on both healthcare and cost to the Health & Social Care Partnership. These stats demonstrate just some of their successes, read the full case study at https://ow.ly/SgY050QKBi6

HEALTH SYSTEMS REGENERATION Driving health system reforms to face global challenges through a system approach to quality of care. World Health Organization Country Office in Greece. WHO Regional Office for Europe . #leardership #healthsystems #healthcarequality