Africa: Global Movement Emerges for Universal Health Coverage

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As 15 global civil society organizations sign a statement urging UN countries to include UHC in post-Millennium Development goals, the US prepares to open health exchanges

An emerging movement of global leaders of government, civil society and finance is urging United Nations member states, as they meet in New York, to include universal health coverage (UHC) in the next round of global goals for economic development, just as similar reforms take root in the US. Enrollment opens tomorrow for newly created healthcare exchanges which aim to expand accessibility for millions of American families.

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