World Health Organization (WHO) Health & Equity Ms. He Jing, National Program Officer WHO China Office July 9, 2013

 To act as the directing and coordinating authority on international health work, towards the objective of the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health as a fundamental right. WHO’s Mission

1.Providing leadership on global health matters 2.Shaping health-related research agenda 3.Setting norms and standards 4.Communicate policy options 5.Provide technical support and build capacity 6.Monitoring health trends WHO’s core functions

1.Communicable diseases 2.Non-communicable diseases 3.Promoting health through the life-course 4.Health systems 5.Preparedness, surveillance and response WHO’s categories of work

 WHO established the Commission on Social Determinants of Health in 2005 to address the social factors leading to health inequities.  WHO introduced Urban HEART to identify health inequities and plan actions to reduce them. Health & Equity

 One of a series of papers on equity in China.  Drafted by WHO.  Inputs from WHO staff, National Health and Family Planning Commission, national experts.  Outline: 1.Introduction 2.China’s health disparities 3.China’s progress with reforms: achievements, gaps and challenges 4.The longer term reform agenda WHO’s Health & Equity Paper

 Expansion of 3 insurance schemes to cover >95% of the population,  Strengthening primary health care facilities,  Zero mark-up on essential medicines,  Reduction of out of pocket payment China’s progress – to tackle health inequities

1.Strengthen health systems towards universal health coverage 2.Reduce morbidity and mortality from major diseases of public health importance 3.Reduce inequities in health in the western region of China 4.Contribute to strengthening global health WHO-China Country Cooperation Strategy