A side event titled “Integrated Health Services: Amplifying Impact for Universal Health Coverage” took place during the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland on May 27, 2024. The event provided a platform for discussing the importance of integrated health services in achieving universal health coverage.
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Region, Saia Ma’u Piukala, addressed the gathering, emphasizing the critical role of integrated health services in improving healthcare accessibility and quality. The event aimed to highlight strategies for enhancing the impact of integrated health services to ensure equitable healthcare for all.
The gathering brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange insights and experiences on integrating health services across various healthcare systems. Discussions focused on innovative approaches, best practices, and challenges in implementing integrated health services to advance universal health coverage goals.
The event underscored the significance of collaborative efforts in promoting integrated health services as a key component of comprehensive healthcare delivery systems. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening health systems and addressing gaps in healthcare services to achieve universal health coverage and improve health outcomes worldwide.
