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What Share of Health Costs are Paid Out of Pocket?

In many low and middle income countries, out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures are high, and can be a significant financial risk to the poor. Universal health coverage (UHC) is about people having access to needed health care without suffering undue financial hardship.

What Share of Health Costs are Paid Out of Pocket?