For universal social health insurance

Securing an Universal basic health package in impoverished countries financed by both domestic resources and foreign aid.

11 million children deaths are attributable to diseases that could be prevented.
Every minute a woman dies a result of complications during pregnancy, childbirth or the six weeks following delivery.
More than 1000 million people do not have access to health care services.
100 million people fall into poverty every year by having to pay for health services.
1/6 of the world population suffers poverty related diseases.

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First Person, For universal social health insurance

Maria Pilar Ruiz, Internist, regarding her opinion of Real Decreto 16/2012

In order to learn more about the perspective of some health professionals in Madrid regarding the health care cuts and the Real Decreto Ley 16/2012 (RDL), we spoke with Maria Pilar Ruiz, an internist who worked until three months ago … Seguir leyendo →

19 noviembre, 2012

For universal social health insurance

Universal Health Coverage on the International Agenda

The objective of a Universal Health Coverage is not new; in 1978 there already was talk of the need to ensure primary health care in the Declaration of Alma-Ata. Today, over 30 years later, it is clear that the Declaration … Seguir leyendo →

19 octubre, 2012

For universal social health insurance

Cutting Back on Dignity

It appears that economic issues are currently situated in the eye of the storm of political and social debate, and of course, as citizens we have nothing left but to learn. This way, we find out about what the “green … Seguir leyendo →

19 octubre, 2012

For universal social health insurance

Spanish Civil Society’s Response to Health Care Reform

It is ironic that at a time when global leaders are debating how to expand Universal Health Coverage, and certain low and middle-income countries such as Indonesia and Ethiopia are making strides to move toward basic health protection, countries such … Seguir leyendo →

18 octubre, 2012

For universal social health insurance, OUR ACTIONS

Salud por Derecho initiates dialogue with members of the Congress and Senate

Since the beginning of 2012, Salud por Derecho has been meeting with members of both the Congress and the Senate, with distinct groups within the Development Cooperation Commission, in order to introduce the organization, understand the priorities of each political … Seguir leyendo →

6 junio, 2012

For universal social health insurance

Salud por Derecho: New member of Health Action International (HAI)

During the month of April, Salud por Derecho was accepted as a member of Health Action International (HAI), an important network of organizations and experts working to promote access to medicines, pharmaceutical policies, and innovation. Our participation as members in … Seguir leyendo →

6 junio, 2012

For universal social health insurance, OUR ACTIONS

Health care reform

Several weeks ago, the Fundación Salud por Derecho launched its “Thinking About You”campaign (www.thinkingaboutyou.org). Its primary objective, both within society as well as with the politicians responsible, is to begin to penetrate and strengthen the idea that it is necessary … Seguir leyendo →

17 mayo, 2012

For a world without AIDS, For universal social health insurance

Social Protection beyond Europe

On February 24th, the European Commission consultation period to elaborate a Communication on social protection in European Union development cooperation[1] ended and this document will be published in the last quarter of 2012. This communication will be the continuation of the Communication “Program for Change” [2] which the EC published at the end of 2011 and which will outline the guiding principles for community development policies throughout the period 2014-2020.

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6 marzo, 2012

For universal social health insurance

“In today’s world, either we swim or we sink together”

Spain’s election of a new government in 2011 sparked the publication of several reports, analyses and proposals for future directions related to the Spanish development policy implemented during the past several years.

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6 marzo, 2012

For universal social health insurance

Salud por Derecho presents a Roadmap for Spanish Development Policy in Health

The general elections held last 20 December and the forming of a new government has led Salud por Derecho to shape a Roadmap for Spanish Development Policy in Health for the 2011-2015 Legislature. This document includes policies and actions which the new executive branch, in addition to its financial contributions, should implement to make its development policy in health effective.

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12 diciembre, 2011

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