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The ILO report, Extending social health protection: Accelerating progress towards universal health coverage in Central and Western Asia, provides an in-depth analysis of the social health protection systems in countries across Central and Western Asia, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, and others. Published in line with international standards, it highlights the critical role of social health protection in ensuring access to quality healthcare without financial hardship, while promoting equity and solidarity in health financing. This report serves as a resource for policymakers and practitioners, offering strategies and lessons learned to support the development of robust, sustainable pathways toward universal health coverage in the region.