Universal Health Coverage (UHC) stands as a cornerstone in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for health. The scenario in countries that have successfully implemented UHC reveals a positive correlation between accessible healthcare and sustainable development. For instance, in Thailand, the introduction of UHC led to a significant reduction in poverty rates and improved overall health outcomes, demonstrating the potential of UHC to contribute to broader development objectives (World Bank, 2022). Moreover, literature consistently underscores the economic benefits of UHC. A study by Stenberg et al. (2017) highlights that investing in UHC not only enhances health but also stimulates economic growth. By ensuring that individuals have access to essential health services without facing financial hardship, UHC creates a healthier and more productive population, thereby fostering sustainable economic development. UHC plays a vitall role in improving equity and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. Literature consistently supports the idea that UHC contributes to equity by reducing disparities in healthcare access. A study by O'Donnell et al. (2016) suggests that UHC reduces wealthrelated disparities in healthcare utilization, ensuring that individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, can access essential health services. This underscores the crucial role of UHC in creating a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. Effective health governance is indispensable in the successful implementation of UHC. The scenario in countries like Singapore, with robust health governance structures, illustrates how well-designed governance systems can facilitate the equitable delivery of healthcare services (Bloom et al., 2018). Literature emphasizes that transparent and accountable health governance structures are essential for achieving UHC. An analysis by Savedoff et al. (2017) suggests that countries with strong governance frameworks are more likely to overcome challenges associated with resource allocation, regulation, and service delivery. Hence, health governance serves as the linchpin in navigating the complexities of implementing UHC and ensuring its sustainability over time. In conclusion, the symbiotic relationship between Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals for health is evident in both real-world scenarios and scholarly literature. The successful implementation of UHC contributes to sustainable development by fostering economic growth, improving equity, and meeting the diverse healthcare needs of vulnerable populations. Health governance emerges as a critical factor in this equation, underscoring the need for effective governance structures to ensure the realization and longevity of UHC's positive impacts. References: Bloom, A. D. et all (2018). Health and health-care systems in southeast Asia: diversity and transitions. Retrieved from PubMed:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-543 O'Donnell, M. J.et al (2016). Global and regional effects of potentially modifiable risk factors associated with acute stroke in 32 countries (INTERSTROKE): a case-control study. Retrieved from PubMed: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-58524 Savedoff, W. D. et al (2012). Political and economic aspects of the transition to universal health coverage. Retrieved from PubMed: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61083-6 Stenberg, K. et al (2017). Financing transformative health systems towards achievement of the health Sustainable Development Goals: a model for projected resource needs in 67 low-income and middle-income countries. Retrieved from PubMed: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109 World Bank (2022). Universal Health Coverage. Retrieved from TWB: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/universalhealthcoverage
