The United Nations (UN’s) International Universal Health Coverage ( UHC ) Day is annually observed across the globe on 12th December to raise awareness about the need for strong, resilient health systems and accessible, affordable, high-quality health services for all without financial hardship.

Theme:

2025 Theme: “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!”

Focus: The theme focuses on the devastating human impact of high Out-Of-Pocket (OOP) health expenditures.

Background:

Initiation: In 2014, the UHC Coalition began observing December 12 as UHC Day to mark the UN General Assembly(UNGA)’s recognition of the importance of UHC.

UN Declaration: In 2017, the UNGA adopted resolution A/RES/72/138, officially designating December 12 as “International UHC Day” to be observed ann

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