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Universal health coverage (UHC) is central to ensuring equitable access to health and social care services, yet significant unmet needs remain across regions, particularly among older populations. While global monitoring indicators track progress toward UHC, they often fail to capture the hidden gaps where individuals are unable to access essential care. These unmet needs are shaped by multiple barriers\u2014ranging from the availability and quality of services to financial constraints, such as high out-of-pocket payments. Addressing these issues is increasingly urgent in the context of global population ageing, where demand for both health and social care is rising rapidly.<\/p>\n