“Setting the scene: Law and Universal Health Coverage” and “Universal Health Coverage: The role of domestic public finance”

19.03.2025 11:45 – 13:45

“Setting the scene: Law and Universal Health Coverage”

The implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in all countries of the world is often presented as essential to the achievement of various objectives such as the achievement of SDG 3 on health and well-being, the strengthening of global health security or the achievement of health equity. This presentation will focus on the multiple functions attributed to UHC and examine the key role of law in country’s progressive realisation of UHC.
Stéphanie Dagron is professor of law, teaching public health law, international health and social security law. She is a faculty member of both the faculties of law and medicine and is affiliated with the Global Studies Institute (GSI) and the Institute of Global Health.

“Universal Health Coverage: The role of domestic public finance”
This presentation will delve into the pivotal role of domestic public financing in advancing UHC. It will unpack key financing concepts and health expenditure data trends, particularly for low- and middle-income countries, drawing on the latest research from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Hélène Barroy is a Senior Public Finance Expert with the WHO and a lecturer at the GSI, UNIGE. She is a globally recognized expert on public financing for health, with 25 years of professional experience, including roles at the WHO, World Bank, and various governments.