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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted global economic and health systems.
  • This has created significant risks for health financing, potentially hindering progress towards universal health coverage (UHC).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the health financing mechanisms affected by the pandemic.
  • To analyze the impact on UHC objectives, specifically service coverage and financial protection.
  • To identify policy options for safeguarding UHC progress.

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  • Analysis of macroeconomic, fiscal capacity, and poverty indicators and trends.
  • Examination of health financing indicators and spending scenarios.
  • Review of historical data and evidence since the COVID-19 pandemic onset.

Main Results:

  • Reduced economic growth and increased poverty are linked to decreased service utilization and coverage.
  • Observed reductions in out-of-pocket spending may indicate reduced service use rather than improved financial protection.
  • Household financial constraints are a likely driver of decreased service utilization.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous monitoring of both service coverage and financial protection indicators is crucial for understanding UHC's downstream effects.
  • Targeted policy interventions are needed to protect vulnerable populations and maintain UHC progress.
  • Evidence-based policy options can be developed from past crisis responses and existing health financing research.