Ambitious Quote by Tedros Adhanom
“We are convinced that universal health coverage, with strong primary care and essential financial protection, is the key to achieving the ambitious health targets of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and to avoiding impoverishment from exorbitant out-of-pocket health expenses.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 2023
Universal health coverage with strong primary care and financial protection is essential to meet SDG health targets and prevent poverty from medical costs.
In simple terms: Health coverage and financial protection are key to achieving health goals and avoiding poverty.
Key Takeaway
Support universal health coverage.
Themes
health equity
poverty reduction
global development
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy making
- health system planning
- NGO advocacy
- government budgeting
Key Concepts
universal health coverage
primary care
financial protection
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can ensure sustainable financing?
- How to engage stakeholders effectively?
A Different Perspective
Implementation challenges include funding gaps and political resistance.
