Press Briefing by Save the Children International Tuesday December 12, 2016 Lagos, Nigeria

Commemorating the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, 2016 Press Briefing by Save the Children International Presented by Adetokunbo D. Lawrence, Advocacy Officer Tuesday December 12, 2016 Lagos, Nigeria

Purpose of Briefing Universal Health Coverage and Health for All with a focus on Reproductive, Sexual, Maternal, New born, Child, and Adolescent Health (RSMNCAH) Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means everyone can access quality health services without financial hardship. There is growing global consensus that UHC is a smart investment and an achievable goal everywhere. All countries have committed to UHC through their endorsement of the Sustainable Development Goals (Target 3.8, under Goal 3).  

Health Status Appraisal The health of infants and children of any nation is a window to the overall socio-economic health of that nation. -Anonymous

In Nigeria Under-five mortality rate is 109 per 1,000 live births (UNICEF, 2016) Newborn mortality- 34/1,000 (UNICEF 2016), 62% of deliveries happen without the presence of a Skilled Birth Attendant (NDHS, 2013) 2 skilled health workers for every 1,000 people (NDHS, 2013) In 2014, 8% of the government’s budget was spent on health instead of the recommended 15% recommended by the Abuja declaration (World Bank) Out of pocket expenditure on health is high- 72% of total health expenditure (World Bank)

Health for All: WHO five key elements towards achieving that it The ultimate goal of primary health care is better health for all. reducing exclusion and social disparities in health (universal coverage reforms); organizing health services around people's needs and expectations (service delivery reforms); integrating health into all sectors (public policy reforms); pursuing collaborative models of policy dialogue (leadership reforms); and increasing stakeholder participation.