Chatham House “The series of crises and shocks the world has suffered in recent years – including disease
outbreaks, financial crises, multiple conflicts and the deepening impacts of climate change – have raised fears that commitments to UHC will be seriously undermined. In 2022, in light of these concerns, Chatham House established the Commission for Universal Health to look at ways to support countries in maintaining and accelerating progress towards UHC. Drawing on the work of
the commission, this report explores examples of where, and how, conditions of crisis and shock
have had a catalytic role in driving universal health initiatives, and offers recommendations for
leaders currently considering launching or expanding UHC reforms. (...) The report endorses the World Health Organization’s finding that investment of an additional 1 per cent of GDP for primary healthcare is a realistic target for countries transitioning to UHC."
