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Health Report - WHO Urges Health Care for All
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World Health Organization says everyone should have a
to the health care services they need without
financial ruin. A new WHO report is urging
to provide health care designed to meet the
of their citizens. In 2005, all 194 members
the World Health Organization set a goal of
universal health coverage. But very few countries have
that target. Most people must use their own
resources to pay for the health care they
health care needs differ from one country to
, the new report urges every country to create
own system of health coverage. It says the
should include prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reduction of
. And the health care should involve communities, health
and hospitals. Christopher Dye is head of the
Office of Health Information, HIVAIDS/, Tuberculosis, Malaria and
Tropical Diseases. Every year, he says, about 150
people face extraordinary medical expenses that they cannot
. The question, he says, is how to put
place financial risk protection that reduces costs to
minimumThe report shows how research can help countries
their health system. Dr. Dye said some European
have continued supporting their social and health services
during this period of financial difficulty. He says
decision is paying off in better health for
people. Dr. Dye notes that the cost of
care is increasing quickly. Because of that, he
, governments must work harder to keep costs under
. For VOA Learning English, I'm Laurel Bowman.
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