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The World Bank Group (WBG) is committed to helping governments achieve universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030, which has the potential to transform the health and well-being of individuals and societies. The vision of UHC is that all people can obtain the quality health services they need without suffering financial hardship. 

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Results at-a-glance

An IDA-supported cash transfer program in northern Togo is providing financial assistance to households with children suffering from malnutrition. More than 14,000 people have received assistance since 2013.
Togo
Using Social Safety Nets to Combat Child Malnutrition

An IDA-supported cash transfer program in northern Togo is providing financial assistance to households with children suffering from malnutrition. More than 14,000 people have received assistance since 2013.

Haiti
Haiti Responds to Cholera

In the wake of a growing cholera epidemic following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, 3 million people benefitted from IDA-supported health services and prevention and hygiene campaigns.

Vietnam
Improving Sanitation in Coastal Cities

Nearly 800,000 people in coastal cities in Vietnam benefited from an IDA-funded project to improve sanitation, wastewater facilities and flood control. 

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The global movement toward universal health coverage (UHC) provides an umbrella under which many governments and development partners, including the World Bank Group, focus their work to ensure all people receive quality, affordable care without suffering financial hardship. UHC aims to achieve better health and development outcomes in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

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