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'Universal Health Coverage is about changing this and ensuring equitable access to health services for all, without people experiencing financial hardship as a consequence,' said Antonio Guterres in a message, a copy of which was obtained by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) through the United Nations Information Center (UNIC) in the Iranian capital on April 7.
Guterres said, 'This World Health Day focuses on universal health coverage and the crucial role primary health care plays in making such coverage a reality.'
'This is central to building healthy societies and economies and to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. And it is not just about improving health services. It is about policies and actions across many sectors. We need to address the broader determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors.'
He said that what is needed is investing in people, training health workers who can educate and advocate for their patients, empowering individuals who know how to take care of their health and that of their families, creating communities to have access to healthcare when and where they need it, and highlighting the importance of mental health.
Saying that primary healthcare is the key to achieving these goals and universal health coverage, he added that health is a human right and political commitment and partnerships will be crucial in bringing it to life.
Guterres also urged the world 'to bridge the gaps in health coverage worldwide and deliver health for all'.
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