Health Report - WHO Urges Health Care for All

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World Health Organization says everyone should have a to the health care services they need without financial ruin. A new WHO report is urging to provide health care designed to meet the of their citizens. In 2005, all 194 members the World Health Organization set a goal of universal health coverage. But very few countries have that target. Most people must use their own resources to pay for the health care they health care needs differ from one country to , the new report urges every country to create own system of health coverage. It says the should include prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reduction of . And the health care should involve communities, health and hospitals. Christopher Dye is head of the Office of Health Information, HIVAIDS/, Tuberculosis, Malaria and Tropical Diseases. Every year, he says, about 150 people face extraordinary medical expenses that they cannot . The question, he says, is how to put place financial risk protection that reduces costs to minimumThe report shows how research can help countries their health system. Dr. Dye said some European have continued supporting their social and health services during this period of financial difficulty. He says decision is paying off in better health for people. Dr. Dye notes that the cost of care is increasing quickly. Because of that, he , governments must work harder to keep costs under . For VOA Learning English, I'm Laurel Bowman.

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