Awareness Health
International Universal Health Coverage Day
Universal Health Coverage Day on 12 December calls for strong health systems that give everyone access to care without financial hardship.
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- Ireland (not marked)
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- Australia (not marked)
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- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2017
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in 2017. Campaigners use it to press leaders for more and better investment in health to reach universal coverage by 2030.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 12 December 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Sunday 12 December 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 12 December 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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