How do we ensure this goal of UHC translates into tangible change for people trying to access, navigate, and receive quality health services? How do we ensure the very particular challenges of NCDs alongside other global health priorities are fully incorporated and addressed via national health benefit packages and insurance schemes, whilst remaining within reach for governments? How do we ensure the goal of UHC truly embraces the full continuum of care from health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation, and that the focus on quality and equity is not forgotten at the expense of coverage? And above all, how do we ensure that UHC is truly a catalyst for cooperation rather than competition across the global health community, to result in a united effort for health for all?

These questions will be the focus of the NCD Alliance’s side event during the week of the World Health Assembly, and will serve to inspire governments ahead of the negotiations for the UHC UN High-Level Meeting.