December 12 | Universal Health Coverage Day

 
Universal Health Coverage Day marks a fundamental principle of health systems worldwide: "all people, without discrimination, should have access to quality, safe, and affordable health services without facing financial hardship."

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is not merely a health objective; it is a cornerstone of social sustainability, economic development, and human equity. Global experience has shown that strategic investment in prevention, vaccination, primary health care, and responsive health systems plays a decisive role in reducing inequalities, strengthening community resilience, and managing public health crises.

In this context, vaccines and immunization programs stand among the most cost-effective and impactful public health interventions. Strengthening the continuum of research, production, equitable access, and public trust in vaccines is directly linked to achieving UHC goals and ensuring global health security.

The First International Congress of Vaccine and Vaccination (ICVV 2026), with its focus on building an innovative vaccine ecosystem, emphasizes that synergy among researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and international organizations is essential to advancing universal health coverage. The congress serves as a platform for scientific dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the development of practical solutions toward sustainable health for all.

• December 12 is an opportunity to reaffirm our shared responsibility for the future of health—one in which equitable access to health services is recognized not as a privilege, but as a universal right.