Lessons for the Universalization of Health Care in Emerging Economies

Recording of the webinar Lessons for the Universalization of Health Care in Emerging Economies broadcasted on 27th of July, presented by United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD). This webinar, drawing on the recently published UNRISD volume Towards Universal Health Care in Emerging Economies: Opportunities and Challenges, will focus on the diverse outcomes seen in selected emerging economies that have pursued universal health care in recent years. It will provide an overview of these experiences and a framework for understanding why outcomes differed across countries, taking political, economic and institutional factors into account. The webinar will look closely at the cases of Brazil and China, and broadly discuss the experiences of Thailand, Russia, South Africa, India, Indonesia and Venezuela. Presenters: Ilcheong Yi, UNRISD Armando de Negri Filho, World Social Forum on Health and Social Security William Hsiao, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Shufang Zhang, The Global Fund Discussant: Indrajit Roy, Oxford University Moderator: Kelly Stetter, UNRISD