What are the two main dimensions of Universal Health Coverage?

• A. Quality of care and patient satisfaction
• B. Access to technology and staff training
• C. Public health and preventive services
• D. Service coverage and financial protection

Answer: (D)

Universal Health Coverage rests on two big dimensions: service coverage and financial protection. Service coverage means making essential health services available to everyone who needs them, including preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care, delivered with acceptable quality. Financial protection means protecting people from the financial hardship that can come with care, reducing out-of-pocket costs through mechanisms like insurance, subsidies, and risk pooling. Together, these ensure that people can obtain the care they need without facing financial ruin. Other options mention aspects like quality, technology, or public health, which are important parts of care but don’t define the two core dimensions that UHC aims to balance.