How do national health accounts assist in UHC?

National health accounts play a critical role in supporting Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by offering a systematic framework to track health expenditures and allocate resources effectively. This comprehensive tracking allows policymakers and health administrators to understand how financial resources are distributed across various health services and sectors, which is essential for ensuring equitable access to care.

By systematically collecting and analyzing data on health spending—both public and private—national health accounts help in identifying gaps in funding and areas that require more investment. This, in turn, facilitates informed decision-making aimed at improving health system performance, coverage, and health outcomes for the population.

Ultimately, such tracking is vital for setting health priorities and making necessary adjustments to health financing strategies to achieve the goals of UHC, which include access to quality essential health services for all individuals without suffering financial hardship.