Participatory approaches to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals: Cyprus: leaving no one behind: Cyprus puts universal health coverage in place
Copenhagen; World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe; 2019. (WHO/EURO:2019-3491-43250-60613).
in English
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ABSTRACT
Until recently, there was no universal health system in Cyprus. Health care was provided by two uncoordinated subsystems, which led to inefficiencies. While around 75% of the population was entitled to health care in public facilities, financed by general taxation, many still opted for private health care and paid out of pocket. As a result, the rate of out-of-pocket expenditure in Cyprus is among the highest in the European Union (EU), exceeding 45% of total health spending, compared to an EU28 average of 22% in 2016. Furthermore, the dual system had no links between public and private providers to ensure the continuity of care. This briefing addresses SDG 3 (good health and well-being), target 3.8 (achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all) and SDG 10 (reduced inequalities). It also addresses strategic direction 5 of the WHO “Roadmap to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, building on Health 2020” due to its focus on strengthening health systems for universal health coverage.
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health
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Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Delivery Arrangements
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Financial Arrangements
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Goal 1 Equitable access to health services
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Goal 11: Inequalities and inequities in health
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Goal 4: Health financing
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Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Health Expenditures
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Universal Health Insurance
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Cyprus
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Healthcare Disparities
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Financial Management
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Sustainable Development
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Universal Health Care
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Health Systems Plans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Year:
2019