Universal Health Coverage Day

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is observed on 12 December every year to emphasize the need for a health care system that provides equitable and good health care along with financial protection to everyone who needs it, close to where they live. The COVID-19 pandemic and the complex nature of the public health response has highlighted challenges in existing health systems and the need for investments to provide people-centric essential health services at the community level.  

WHO India is technically assisting the national and state governments in the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat programme to make health systems stronger, equitable and resilient. The programme ensures health promotion, disease prevention and primary health care through 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centres, and financial protection to 500 million citizens through Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

A strong UHC movement promotes a larger conversation around equity and the creation of a system where everyone has a healthy future. As we have over the past 75 years, WHO stands with all people, communities and organizations across the world in taking action to Build the world we want: A healthy future for all.