Nepal’s transition toward universal health coverage: A challenging pace for implementation
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
The quest of universal health coverage (UHC) has gathered momentum over the last decade and increasingly receiving priority goal to overcome the inequalities in access to essential health-care services.[1] Since the ratification of sustainable development goal 3.8, UHC impetus is further galloping as a big global push. The transition toward UHC is primarily based on political negotiation, and built on the principle of equity that makes the state to ensure a fair health financing system.[2] By its very nature, the collaboration of various line agencies within the government along with external development partners is inevitable for ameliorate it.[3] However, despite the strong commitment from home countries and big efforts from international agencies, globally, over 100 million people are pushed into poverty every year on account of tremendous financial burden as result of increased out of pocket healthcare cost. The World Health Organization (WHO), South EAST Asia region, harbors more than 130 million people who are dearth in access to essential health care services owing to health expenses.[4] An estimated 43% of the poorest Nepalese did not seek care for their last illnesses in 2012 due to anticipated out-of-pocket expenses.[5] Highly competitive and complex political environment,
Authors and Affiliations
Gokarna Dahal, Niroj Ghimire, Mohammad Ashraful Hassan, Prabha Pokhrel
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