Primary Health Care on the Road to Universal Health Coverage

The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals emphasize having all people receive the quality health services they need without financial
hardship. Critical to attaining universal health coverage (UHC) is a formal monitoring mechanism to assess progress. This report does just that. It highlights the global coverage of health services and financial protection. It also addresses gender and equity related challenges. And it identifies primary health care as the route to universal health coverage.