What will a healthier world cost?
An analysis from the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Health Price Tag shows that 97 million premature deaths could be prevented globally between now and 2030 if investments to expand services towards universal health coverage are implemented, adding as much as 8.4 years of life expectancy in some countries. While most countries can afford the investments needed, the poorest nations will continue to need assistance to reach the targets.
“Universal health coverage is ultimately a political choice. It is the responsibility of every country and national government to pursue it.”
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general