Health For All! World Health Day falls on April 7, each year and this year, countries are focusing on #UniversalHealthCoverage for all. What is Universal Health Coverage? Receiving health services you need, when and where you need them without facing financial hardship. Why does Universal Health Coverage matter? Countries that invest in Universal Health Coverage (UHC) make a sound investment in their human capital. In recent decades, UHC has emerged as a key strategy to make progress towards other health-related and broader development goals. Some countries have already made significant progress towards universal health coverage. But half the world's population is still unable to obtain the health services they need. If countries are to achieve the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations) target, one billion more people need to benefit from UHC by 2023.
Source: Natural Health
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Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), established in 2009 under the purview of the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia, is entrusted with developing and nurturing the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand. MHTC enhances, coordinates, and promotes Malaysia’s healthcare travel industry by fostering industry collaborations and building valuable public-private partnerships both domestically and internationally. With 80 member hospitals nationwide, MHTC continues to elevate the healthcare travel ecosystem through strong branding, seamless patient experiences, and strategic market initiatives. In line with these efforts, MHTC is spearheading the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism (MYMT) 2026, the nation’s first dedicated year to celebrate and advance healthcare travel. MYMT 2026 serves as a milestone initiative to showcase Malaysia’s world-class healthcare offerings, strengthen its position as the premier global healthcare destination, and highlight the industry’s significant contribution to the national economy. More information can be found at https://www.mhtc.org.my/.
