World Health Organization
Strengthening noncommunicable disease integration in all-hazards emergency preparedness and response
Briefs & Fact Sheets
12 May 2025
17 Oct 2018
This policy brief outlines what is meant by free health care policies and why it is important to discuss these in relation to universal health coverage. It explores health financing policy issues related to free health care policies as well as the potential contributions to health financing system strengthening for progress towards UHC.