Health for All, by All: A multi-stakeholder dialogue on driving action and accountability for UHC

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) remains a core target of the Sustainable Development Goals, yet gaps in legislation, policy implementation, and social participation continue to hinder progress. While governments commit to UHC, accountability mechanisms and youth engagement are often underutilized, leaving marginalized populations at risk of being excluded from essential health services or facing catastrophic out-of-pocket costs.

The next generation of health professionals represents a unique constituency: both beneficiaries and active partners in shaping health systems. This session brings together Parliamentarians, Member State delegates, civil society, and youth representatives to explore strategies for institutionalizing legislative oversight, strengthening social participation, and ensuring that UHC commitments translate into measurable health outcomes.

The dialogue will be timed in the context of the upcoming 2026 High-Level Meeting on Pandemic, Prevention, Preparedness, and Response, as well as building momentum towards the 2027 UN High-Level Meeting on UHC. Participants will examine how cross-sector collaboration, legislative action, and youth engagement can reinforce both pandemic preparedness and the broader UHC agenda.