‘Radical reorientation’ needed as half of humanity lacks basic health coverage, warns UN

"The fact that so many people cannot benefit from affordable, quality, essential health services not only puts their own health at risk, it also puts the stability of communities, societies and economies at risk,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “We urgently need stronger political will, more aggressive investments in health, and a decisive shift to transform health systems based on primary health care.”