Aligning Public Health Frameworks with Health Technology Assessment to Strengthen Progress Toward Universal Health Coverage
1
Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
2
Public Health Interest Group, HTAi, Edmonton, Canada
3
HTA Section, European Public Health Association, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Department of Healthcare, Faculty of Health, University of Vlora, Vlora, Albania
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School of Medicine, University of Crete, Crete, Greece
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World Federation of Public Health Association, Geneva, Switzerland
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Cleveland Clinic London, London, United Kingdom
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The WHO Constitution defines the highest attainable standard of health status as a fundamental right, forming the basis of health equity. Achieving equity, central to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), requires action on social determinants as well as on the coverage, quality, and affordability of health services. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) seeks to ensure that all people receive needed, high‑quality care without financial hardship. This objective can only be achieved through the wise and equitable use of resources. A public health perspective is essential to guide decisions that maximise population benefit across the continuum of care. Health Technology Assessment (HTA), as a multidisciplinary and systematic approach to evaluating the value of health technologies, supports these decisions by generating evidence on health outcomes, cost‑effectiveness, and social impact. This session explores how integrating public health and HTA can accelerate progress toward UHC.
METHODS:
The session will stimulate discussion on key issues shaping the use of public health and HTA in advancing UHC. Following an introductory presentation on their shared principles and relevance, the debate will address: - Prioritisation of HTA topics from a public health perspective - Strengthening HTA sharing and transferability, with emphasis on capacity building - Leveraging public health and HTA to address drivers of health inequalities
RESULTS:
The discussion is expected to generate practical recommendations for using HTA and public health approaches to support countries in achieving UHC.
CONCLUSIONS:
This session aims to promote broader adoption of public health principles and HTA methodologies as essential tools for advancing UHC.
The WHO Constitution defines the highest attainable standard of health status as a fundamental right, forming the basis of health equity. Achieving equity, central to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), requires action on social determinants as well as on the coverage, quality, and affordability of health services. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) seeks to ensure that all people receive needed, high‑quality care without financial hardship. This objective can only be achieved through the wise and equitable use of resources. A public health perspective is essential to guide decisions that maximise population benefit across the continuum of care. Health Technology Assessment (HTA), as a multidisciplinary and systematic approach to evaluating the value of health technologies, supports these decisions by generating evidence on health outcomes, cost‑effectiveness, and social impact. This session explores how integrating public health and HTA can accelerate progress toward UHC.
METHODS:
The session will stimulate discussion on key issues shaping the use of public health and HTA in advancing UHC. Following an introductory presentation on their shared principles and relevance, the debate will address: - Prioritisation of HTA topics from a public health perspective - Strengthening HTA sharing and transferability, with emphasis on capacity building - Leveraging public health and HTA to address drivers of health inequalities
RESULTS:
The discussion is expected to generate practical recommendations for using HTA and public health approaches to support countries in achieving UHC.
CONCLUSIONS:
This session aims to promote broader adoption of public health principles and HTA methodologies as essential tools for advancing UHC.
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