What is Universal Health Coverage?

Universal Health Coverage is a powerful idea that everyone in the world can access medical aid without payment. It is about providing healthcare to even the most remote areas in the world so that life and happiness can be improved across the planet. It will make sure that people do not suffer or die from diseases that could have otherwise be treatable were it not due to infrastructure or location. UHC aims to improve awareness about the situation other people face and to provide aid both in the present and in the future. Being a rich country is not a requirement for Universal Healthcare.

UHC helps the poor by providing them health services so that they may have a better chance at life. It helps them by providing for their children’s health. It also eases the burden upon their shoulders so that they can focus better on caring for their family and neighbors. Finally, it provides for them the services that should be attainable by all living beings. It gives them a healthier and happier life.

However, UHC may stop people from being careful about their health. It may limit the accuracy of patient care. It may have long wait times which may limit service. It requires significant budgeting skills on the part of the government.

It will be a great system so long as the government is unable to use it as an excuse for dominance and surveillance on the populace. It is because ensuring that people are treated equally and with love and respect is the basis of the saying; “Love your neighbor as you would love yourself.”