Leadership priorities

Our leadership priorities give

focus and direction to our
work. They are areas where
it is vital for WHO to lead The big idea What will we do?
Universal health coverage combines Respond to demand from countries
— the key issues which access to the services needed to
achieve good health with financial
seeking practical advice on how to take
universal health coverage forward.
stand out from the protection to prevent ill health
leading to poverty.
body of our work.
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The big idea What will we do?

To improve people’s health
outcomes and increase healthy life
expectancy requires action across the
range of contextual factors associated
with ill health as well as inequitable
health outcomes.
We will work with other sectors to
act on what causes disease and ill
health. Our work will address health
determinants and promote equity.