News and notices. December 12, 2014

Today is Universal Health Coverage Day

Universal Health Coverage Day
Universal Health Coverage Day

Universal access to health care is vital to win the global fight against preventable blindness

The goal of the first ever Universal Health Coverage Day is to commemorate the landmark UN resolution on universal health coverage, unanimously adopted two years ago on December 12, and urge leaders to ensure access to quality health care without financial hardship. Health for all is an attainable goal, and it is fundamental to sustainable development.

To find out more, visit universalhealthcoverageday.org