CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Anandiben Patel, Hon’ble Governor, Uttar Pradesh will inaugurate the two-day celebrations in presence of Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya .

Detailed explanation-2: -New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel will inaugurate a two-day health ministers’ conclave organised by the Union Health Ministry to commemorate ‘Universal Health Coverage Day - 2022’ on December 10 in Varanasi. Patel will inaugurate the conclave in the presence of Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

Detailed explanation-3: -On 12 December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC) – the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care.

Detailed explanation-4: -This year’s UHC Day is marked on 12th December 2022 under the theme: “Build the World We Want, a Healthy Future for All.” Amref Health Africa remains committed to driving the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda in Africa – by promoting access to quality and affordable health services for all.

Detailed explanation-5: -UHC entails ensuring all people have access to quality health services – including prevention, promotion, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliation – without incurring financial hardship. The concept covers three key elements - access, quality, and financial protection.