Global Health Events and Advocacy Moments for UHC
This calendar includes awareness days, global and regional conferences, and other events relevant for UHC advocacy. If you would like to submit an event to be added to our calendar, please complete this short form.
Advancing Universal Health Coverage in the Digital Age – A civil society consultation to inform UHC2030’s work on digital health
OnlineDate: Thursday 6 February 2024 Time: 15:00-16:30 CET Format: Online Register here: tinyurl.com/DH4UHCconsult Background In 2015, world leaders committed to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030 through their adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals. They reaffirmed this commitment at the High-level meetings on UHC in 2019 and and again in 2023. This is an […]
Getting UHC on the ballot: How to influence elections in your country to keep health high on political agendas
OnlineThank you for your active participation during our online session “Getting UHC on the ballot! How to influence elections in your country to keep health high on political agendas” held on March 14, 2024. You can find below more information and the link to the recording. WATCH THE RECORDING Context Universal health coverage (UHC) aims […]
Global Webinar #2 – UHC election advocacy in action: Experiences and lessons learned in countries
OnlineThank you for your active participation during our online session "UHC election advocacy in action: Experiences and lessons learned in countries" held on July 10, 2024. You can find below more information and the link to the recording. WATCH THE RECORDING DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION COMPLETE THE FOLLOW-UP SURVEY Description The outcome of elections can determine […]
UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE YOUTH WORKSHOP – REGIONAL ADOLESCENT HEALTH INDABA
In person, Lusaka, Zambia , ZambiaBackground More than 4.5 billion people - over half of the world’s population - lack access to essential health services, and 2 billion people face financial hardship in accessing such services. Universal health coverage (UHC) means that all people have access to quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial […]
What’s next? Follow-up on the Resolution on Social Participation for Universal Health Coverage
OnlineDate: September 17, 2024 Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am ET | 3:00 - 4:30 pm CET | 6:30 - 8:00 PM IST Format: Online WATCH THE RECORDING You can also access the slides here Background On May 29, 2024 countries endorsed the resolution on social participation for universal health coverage, health and well-being during the […]
UHC Day 2024 – Open letter-writing office hours for advocates
OnlineOpen session with experts for support drafting and sending the UHC advocacy letter Writing to decision makers and government officials is an effective way to help accelerate action on UHC and share our views with those who make decisions that impact our daily lives. We have the power and responsibility to influence them and take an […]
UHC Day 2024 – Open letter-writing office hours for advocates
OnlineOpen session with experts for support drafting and sending the UHC advocacy letter Writing to decision makers and government officials is an effective way to help accelerate action on UHC and share our views with those who make decisions that impact our daily lives. We have the power and responsibility to influence them and take an […]
UHC Day CSEM side event: Take action to end financial hardship in health
OnlineDate: November 20, 2024 Time: 2pm CET/ 8am EST/ 6:30 IST Register here Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) progress on UHC (target 3.8) has stalled, with most recent estimates showing at least 4.5 billion people — more than half of the world’s population — lack access to essential health services. Financial protection has […]
UHC Day Annual Parliamentarian Town Hall
OnlineA conversation between youth and parliamentarians on universal health coverage and financial protection Register here Hosted by UHC2030, in collaboration with WHO, IPU, CSEM, and IFMSA, this flagship UHC Day event offers a platform for young people and parliamentarians to engage in frank and open discussion about UHC progress and challenges. This year’s event will […]
Driving Strategic Changes in Health Financing Through the Lusaka Agenda – WHA78 Side Event
Date: May 20, 2025 Time: 9:00-10:30 am CEST Location: In-person 9-11 Rue de Varembé, Geneva, Switzerland (Centre de Conférence de Varembé) Format: Hybrid (In-person + Online) Location for In-person: 9-11 Rue de Varembé, Geneva, Switzerland (Centre de Conférence de Varembé) Register here to join online: https://bit.ly/4m80HFK Organizers: UHC2030, CSEM for UHC2030, the United Nations Foundation, WACI Health […]
