Promise of universal health coverage ‘nothing’ without high quality at its centre: WHO official
A recent report reveals poor-quality health care in all countries, which, according to a global health official, could negate the promise of universal health coverage if left unaddressed.
Speaking about a joint study by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Edward Kelley, WHO’s Director of Service Delivery and Safety, said the data suggests that “less than half the time, you’re getting care that is not going to help you” in low- and middle-income countries, where the challenge is greatest.
However, he points out that research done in developed countries yields similar patterns, making it a worldwide problem.
Daniel Johnson spoked to Dr. Kelley about how these findings could affect the global push for universal health coverage.
A recent report reveals poor-quality health care in all countries, which, according to a global health official, could negate the promise of universal health coverage if left unaddressed.
Speaking about a joint study by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the World Bank and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Edward Kelley, WHO’s Director of Service Delivery and Safety, said the data suggests that “less than half the time, you’re getting care that is not going to help you” in low- and middle-income countries, where the challenge is greatest.
However, he points out that research done in developed countries yields similar patterns, making it a worldwide problem.
Daniel Johnson spoked to Dr. Kelley about how these findings could affect the global push for universal health coverage.