Every year on 12 December, the world celebrates International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC), which is based on the principle that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality essential health services without suffering financial hardship. Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, and the World Health Organisation (WHO), Expo 2020 has dedicated a full day to highlighting key milestones in the journey towards UHC. In this Specialist Event, key health leaders and UHC advocates discuss how to acheive UHC in a world recovering from COVID-19.


International Universal Health Coverage Day

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Key health leaders and Universal Health Covergae advocates discuss how to acheive UHC in a world recovering from COVID-19, in this Specialist Event.

Jessy El Murr, Senior Journalist and Host during the International Universal Health Coverage Day at Nexus North & South m21855

His Excellency Dr Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammed Al Owais, UAE Minister of Health and Prevention speaks during the International Universal Health Coverage Day at Nexus North & South m21858

Gabriela Cuevas Barron, Co-chair of UHC2030 Steering Committee speaks during the International Universal Health Coverage Day at Nexus North & South m21852

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the WHO speaks during the International Universal Health Coverage Day at Nexus North & South m21862

Dr Samira Asma, Asstant Director General, Data Analytic and Delivery for Impact, WHO headquarters speaks during the International Universal Health Coverage Day at Nexus North & South m21844

Dr Matshidiso Moeti (virtual), Regional Director for Africa of the World Health Oraganization speaks during the International Universal Health Coverage Day at Nexus North & South m21849

Dr Awad Mataria, Director of UHC Health Systems of WHO EMRO speaks during the International Universal Health Coverage Day at Nexus North & South m21843

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Every year on 12 December, the world celebrates International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC), which is based on the principle that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality essential health services without suffering financial hardship. Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, and the World Health Organisation (WHO), Expo 2020 has dedicated a full day to highlighting key milestones in the journey towards UHC. As one of many international meetings organised during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's UHC theme is "Leave No One's Health Behind: Invest in health systems for all".

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In February 1968, this nation's founding fathers met under a desert tent and shared an idea that would turn into something truly great: the United Arab Emirates. Animated by this spirit of collaboration, The Good Place by Expo Live is an exhibition space dedicated to showcasing human potential and those who work to advance it – through the Expo Live innovation and partnership programme and beyond.

With a design inspired by the tent where the UAE was conceived, the pavilion showcases social innovations conceived to improve our lives. Come and meet ordinary people doing extraordinary things – and be inspired to join our global community.


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Designed by renowned Emirati architect Ahmad Abdulrahman Bukhash, The Good Place’s structure expands the Bedouin tent shape into an elegant white canopy, folded with seven origami-like angles on each side to join at a tall peak. The tent seems to float over a clean, glass box. 

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Expo Live's Impact Series highlights the impact of social and environmental innovations. Taking place at The Good Place by Expo Live Pavilion, Expo Live Global Innovators join change-makers around the world to discuss their visions towards collective action and meaningful change.

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Back in 2015, United Nations unveiled the Sustainable Development Goals as a means to work towards a better future. Expo 2020 Dubai’s purpose embodies the two main pillars of these goals: sustainability and opportunity. The global COVID-19 pandemic has further proved the urgency of this global agenda. As this mega-event takes place, Expo 2020 Dubai will become the center of commitment and action in ensuring that no one is left behind. The Leave No One Behind Track of Expo 2020 Dubai's Programme for People and Planet features a tapestry of event series that spotlight the importance of opportunity for all, gender equality and much more.

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International Universal Health Coverage Day.