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A decade of advancing UHC in Asia and the Pacific

Globally, in 2015, more than 400 million people lacked at least one of seven essential health services like family planning or immunization, and many people who accessed services faced significant financial hardship because of the costs involved. The Advance Universal Health Coverage partnership was established to support countries to build an evidence base for health system reforms, provide technical assistance as the reforms were implemented, unlock financing for health, and create and share knowledge that could be used by other countries looking to improve the quality and coverage of health services. Since 2015, Advance UHC has helped to mobilize over $7.7 billion in new health sector investments in the East Asia and Pacific region.

International Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated every year on 12 December. It marks the day in 2012 when the UN General Assembly unanimously endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress towards UHC¡ªthe idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable healthcare¡ªas an essential priority for international development. Each year on December 12, advocates use UHC Day to raise awareness for countries to develop strong and resilient health systems that extend universal health coverage to all their citizens. This year, the theme for UHC Day 2024 is ¡°Health: It¡¯s on the government!¡± It calls on governments to invest in health for all and protect everyone, especially the most vulnerable among us, from impoverishing health spending.