Title: All for universal health coverage

Authors: Garrett, Laurie and Chowdhury, A. Mushtaque R. and Pablos-Méndez, Ariel

Place: [London]

Publisher: The Lancet

Year: 2009

Journal: The Lancet

Volume: Vol. 374, Issue 9697

PAGE: 1294--1299

Subject: Health and Poverty

Keywords: health services, health insurance, poverty

Abstract: This paper discusses the introduction of universal health coverage through insurance schemes that initially target special groups as very poor people. This is a strategic approach that is gaining traction. This call is a health aspiration, offering antipoverty and pro-rights agendas.

URL: http://download.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140673609615038.pdf?id=5bbe37e152166496:123b1235:124722b705b:66bb1256051590341

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