Private sector is an indispensable partner in Universal Health Coverage

Private sector engagement should mobilise and create partnerships that focus on both short and long-term investments. [iStockphoto]

Health is a human right and providing the necessary support for individuals to lead healthy and productive lives is a fundamental pillar of any society.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than half of the world's population cannot access essential healthcare services, with at least two billion people facing financial hardship because of healthcare costs.