Health for all: Expanding our commitment to equity during a pandemic

Individual Author(s) / Organizational Author
Rao, Naveen
Publisher
The Rockefeller Foundation
Date
December 2020
Abstract / Description
This article highlights the global advocacy efforts on UHC Day, December 12, calling for equitable health systems. It emphasizes the Rockefeller Foundation’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) since the first UHC Day in 2014. The 2020 theme, "Protect Everyone," underscores the urgency of health equity, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which magnified existing health disparities. The article discusses the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on marginalized communities worldwide and expresses optimism due to recent advancements, particularly the development of effective vaccines. It advocates for leveraging data, digital tools, and innovative health technologies to improve health care delivery and access. The author also emphasizes the need to invest in resilient health systems to ensure universal access to quality health services, envisioning a future where health equity is a reality for all. 
Artifact Type
Application
Reference Type
Blog
Topic Area
Social/Structural Determinants » Global Health