Strengthening Universal Health Care Integration into the Health Systems: Empowering the Role of Health Workers

This online seminar will provide health workers with an in-depth understanding of how the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law shapes service delivery in the Philippines. The morning session will explore the vision, framework, and key pillars of UHC and explain how the transition from fragmented service delivery networks to unified health care provider networks supports improved continuity of care. These discussions aim to enhance the participants’ appreciation of how UHC policies impact frontline practice, patient access, and community-based health initiatives. In the afternoon, the seminar highlights the vital and evolving role of health workers in UHC implementation. Participants will gain insights into essential competencies for coordinated service delivery, accountability mechanisms within integrated systems, and the importance of equity, quality, and resilience in health program rollouts. Through these topics, the seminar reinforces how health workers contribute to the success of UHC reforms by ensuring patient-centered care, strengthening referral pathways, and supporting inclusive health systems. By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of their role in advancing an equitable and integrated health care ecosystem under UHC.

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