International Universal Health Coverage Day

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Related Hashtags	#GetCovered2021, #COVID19, #ProtectEveryone, #UHC, #GetCovered, #UniversalHealthCoverage
2020 Date	12 December 2020
2021 Date	12 December 2021

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International Universal Health Coverage Day in 2020

Saturday, 12 Dec

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International Universal Health Coverage Day History

International Universal Health Coverage Day seeks to raise awareness about the need for strong health systems and universal health coverage. This day aims to promote the idea that everyone everywhere should access to quality, affordable health care. It encourages countries to accelerate their progress toward universal health coverage.

International Universal Health Coverage Day was established in 2017 by the U.N General Assembly. It is observed annually on December 12th.

Top Tweets for International Universal Health Coverage Day -

During a pandemic and always, lifesaving care should never just go to the highest bidders. #COVID19 vaccines must be accessible to everyone, prioritised for those most at risk. Today on Universal Health Coverage Day, I join the global call for #HealthForAll. #UHCDay https://t.co/9jAOZUYN3P
— Dr Stephanie Williams (@AusAmbRHS) December 11, 2020

Today is International Universal Health Coverage Day. According to @WHO at least half of the world’s population still do not have full coverage of essential health services. The theme of #UHC2020 is ‘#HealthForAll - protect everyone' [@UHC @UN_SDG @UN @GlobalGoalsUN] https://t.co/x0D6aOGuoB
— Includovate (@includovate) December 12, 2020

12 Dec is Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. UHC ensures people can access quality health services without financial hardship. Addressing the needs of people with rare diseases is an important step towards UHC in every country. More: https://t.co/cePAwBl9Bt #UHC4RareDiseases https://t.co/bFgfBFwiNj
— Rare Voices Australia (@RareVoices) December 11, 2020

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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day Knowledge Event - December 11, 2020

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International Universal Health Coverage Day Facts & Quotes

The theme for International Universal Health Coverage Day in 2020 was Health for All: Protect Everyone.
According to the World Health Organization, in 2019, at least half of the world's population did not have full coverage of essential health services.
I regard universal health coverage as the single most powerful concept that public health has to offer. It is inclusive. It unifies services and delivers them in a comprehensive and integrated way, based on primary health care - WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan

International Universal Health Coverage Day Top Events and Things to Do

Join the global campaign #ProtectEveryone. On December 12th, International Universal Health Coverage Day, there will be a twenty-four hour virtual rally. Create signs, take selfies, or get out and attempt the 2,030 steps challenge. Do all this and more and be sure to use the tag #ProtectEveryone on social media to raise awareness about Universal Health Coverage.
Explore health options in other countries. Health coverage ranges country by country, understand what's available should you plan to travel somewhere.
Learn more about health coverage and whether you are insured. If not, sign up or explore your options at Get Covered.