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International Universal Health Coverage Day 2025 Observed.

Important Days | Dated: 12 Dec 2025

International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is observed annually on December 12 to promote the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality health services without financial hardship. The day marks the anniversary of the United Nations' endorsement of UHC in 2012. The theme for 2025 is "Health For All: Time for Action", urging governments to invest in resilient health systems.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The day emphasizes the need for strong primary health care as the foundation of UHC.
  • In India, the government highlighted the achievements of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which provides health cover to over 50 crore citizens.
  • According to WHO, half of the world’s population still lacks access to essential health services.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Date: December 12.
  • Theme: Health For All: Time for Action.
  • Goal: Quality health services without financial hardship.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

International Universal Health Coverage Day marks the anniversary of the UN's endorsement of UHC in which year?

Correct Answer: 2012

🚀 Quick Recap:

About WHO

  • DG – Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
  • HQ – Geneva, Switzerland