definition for: #uhcforum

Universal Health Coverage: From promise to practice Forum held by German International Cooperation on 26-27 August 2013 in Bonn, Germany. The German International Cooperation Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Forum will allow policy-makers, practitioners and academia to discuss open questions, challenges and controversial issues related to the various dimensions of UHC. Experts from private and public sectors, development agencies and research will explore what the focus on UHC means for their work, and what evidence and practical examples they can learn from. This event focuses on practical implementation and solutions to deliver tangible, measurable results. The concept of UHC builds on the principles of the WHO constitution of 1948 declaring health a fundamental human right. Political commitment is high, but many countries are struggling with its operationalization. How can they transform the promise of UHC into practice?