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Several people sit on a bench in a waiting room.

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We end 2019 on a tide of political momentum and optimism that health for all is achievable. In 2020, this must be translated into action in national contexts.

Emma Mulhern, December 2019

Muhammed has his eyes tested by a health worker.

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Each year in low and middle income countries, eight million people die of conditions that should be treatable. That’s why commitment to universal health coverage is so important.

Juliet Milgate, September 2019

An eye health worker uses a torch while checking a man's eyes for trachoma.

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At the heart of universal health care is equity, and a key question any country must ask when making roadmaps for UHC is who to include first.

Grace Antwi-Atsu, August 2019

A panel of six people sit on a stage in front of an auditorium half full of guests.

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As momentum gathers towards the High Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage in September, it is critical that dialogue taking place at other related meetings and events is aligned.

Emma Mulhern, April 2019

A large crowd of people standing in a conference hall with a banner promoting the Africa Health Agenda International Conference.

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The conference, in Rwanda, brought together more than 1,500 participants from all kinds of sectors, all working on ways of ensuring better health outcomes for everyone.

Fred Smith, March 2019

close up of hands holding a tube of ointment which is used for trachoma infections.

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Imagine this: your child comes home from school one day with itchy, sticky eyes. What do you do? You take them to your local clinic to make sure they’re OK.

Helen Hamilton, March 2014

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How universal health coverage can help eliminate trachoma

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