Building Back Better for Universal Health gavin Fri, 12/11/2020 - 09:00 Pandemics Universal Health Coverage Sustainable Development Goals Ticker title REPORT: Building Back Better for Universal Health The Elders have launched a new report calling on leaders to make the achievement of Universal Health Coverage a top priority in their government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ticker Upload PDF 20201211-The-Elders-Building-Back-Better-for-Universal-Health-web.pdf (1.28 MB) Author Display Mode 3 Author New Report Tweet New report from @theElders calls on leaders to prioritise #UHC in their government's response to #COVID19 11 December 2020 The Elders have launched a new report calling on leaders to make the achievement of Universal Health Coverage a top priority in their government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has exposed the acute vulnerabilities of our deeply interconnected and globalised world. No country, regardless of its size, wealth or technological sophistication, can tackle this crisis alone and we all remain vulnerable to this deadly virus. As the Director-General of the World Health Organization has highlighted, “no-one is safe until everyone is safe”. In their new report "Building Back Better for Universal Health", The Elders note that UHC remains the best way to strengthen collective health security to protect us against future pandemics. The Elders call for the post-pandemic recovery to be focused on three key pillars: 1. Prepare public health systems for future pandemics Learn the lessons from COVID-19 and ensure public health systems are better prepared for future pandemics. Define pandemic preparedness and response as a “global public good” that necessitates a multilateral approach, with states and global institutions pooling resources, capacity and expertise. Support the ongoing work of the WHO, the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board and the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response with full respect for their independence and expertise. 2. Prioritise Universal Health Coverage at a national and global level Five years on from the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, make their implementation a key priority, including on Universal Health Coverage so no-one is denied the healthcare they need on grounds of cost. Turn the disruption to economic, social and political models engendered by COVID-19 into a catalyst for wider pro-health reforms as governments recalibrate budgets and political agendas. 3. Promote healthier societies via holistic polices and social development Tackle root causes of disease and sickness, including poverty, malnutrition, hunger and structural discrimination of women, girls and marginalised groups Support and empower the WHO; show global solidarity via sufficient funding to tackle the fragility of health systems in the global South Read the full report: “Building Back Better for Universal Health" Related Content COVID-19 has underscored the importance of resilient health systems Cautioning against imbalanced health spending as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gro Harlem Brundtland calls on leaders to accelerate progress on achieving Universal Health Coverage. Strengthen global health security by investing in Universal Health Coverage Our networked world means that we are only as strong as our weakest link. Gro Harlem Brundtland warns leaders to ensure resilience to epidemics by investing in health systems that are capable of meeting daily challenges. Publications Nobody left behind: equitable, sustainable and inclusive Universal Health Coverage for all 12 Dec 2022 The Elders today publish a new Charter for Equitable, Sustainable and Inclusive Universal Health Coverage, marking the culmination of their work on UHC since 2016. Opinion Public financing for primary health care is key to rebuilding after COVID-19 Gro Harlem Brundtland 07 Apr 2022 Gro Harlem Brundtland explores how investing in Public Health Care helps strengthen health security and broadens access for the marginalised and vulnerable. Speeches and Discussions The multilateral health system must be strengthened with the UN at its core Ban Ki-moon 31 Jan 2022 Ban Ki-moon highlights the global challenges to public health, peace and sustainability in the coming decade. Guest Blogs Fronteras cerradas e injusticia en la vacunación: COVID-19 y la migración en América Latina 04 Feb 2021 Mauricio Viloria y Diana Ortiz Viloria, de MECoPA, hablan sobre la necesidad de reconocer el camino en el que las restricciones impuestas a la migración forzada aumentan los riesgos en la salud pública. /sites/default/files/styles/full_width/public/field/image/PUBLICATION%20HEADER%20%289%29.png.webp?itok=_ZX7gUAjPublications Show all fields Off Focus Hub On