Country Consultations on UHC

In 2021 and 2022, the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for UHC2030 (CSEM) and the organizing partners led 37 civil society consultations as part of the multi-stakeholder State of the UHC Commitment Review. The consultations captured stories, experiences and perspectives of civil society and communities that show the real progress made toward universal health coverage (UHC) on the ground.

Participants across the over 40 countries represented highlighted recommendations for policy and advocacy actions that must be accelerated to close the gaps and achieve UHC. In the lead-up to the 2023 United Nations High-Level Meeting (HLM) on UHC, these recommendations will shape our joint strategy to hold leaders accountable and call for a renewed, refocused attention to achieve health for all. 

*NEW* In 2022, focus groups were held in: Argentina, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Italy, Jordan, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Philippines, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Uruguay. 

In 2021, focus groups were held in: Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Colombia, Egypt, Georgia, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lao PDR, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, South Africa, United States (US), Vietnam. A separate focus group included participants from seven countries in the Caribbean region: Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Haiti, St. Vincent & the Grenadines.