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In line with its global strategy for health, nutrition and population, the World Bank Group supports countries’ efforts to achieve universal health coverage through stronger primary health systems and provide quality, affordable health services to everyone —regardless of their ability to pay.

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The World Bank Group and COVID-19

Learn how we are coordinating with partners to accelerate the international response and support countries

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New Trust Fund for Disease Outbreaks

World Bank Group to launch new multi-donor trust fund to help countries prepare for disease outbreaks

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COVID-19: Q & A with Dr. Muhammad Pate

Dr. Pate discusses what the World Bank is doing to support African countries responding to COVID-19 and his advice to leaders.

Photo: East Africa Lab Network, © World Bank

Health At-A-Glance

The World Bank Group is committed to helping governments achieve universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030, which has the potential to transform the health and well-being of individuals and societies. The vision of UHC is that all people can obtain the quality health services they need without suffering financial hardship. UHC also allows countries to make the most of their strongest asset: human capital.

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Emergency Health and Nutrition Project

The development objective of Emergency Health and Nutrition Project for Yemen is to contribute to the provision of basic health and essential nutrition services for the benefit of the population

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