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Amref Health Africa\u2019s blog emphasises the need for gender-responsive health financing to achieve universal coverage, showcasing global examples of successful models and highlighting the upcoming AHAIC 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”TO BE EDITED – TEXT OF THE NEWS – BLOCK 1 – Click on the WHEEL icon to open the textarea where you can paste or type your news. PLEASE USE ONLY THE FEATURED IMAGE FUNCTION on your right column to add the image.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1em||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ensuring gender equity in health financing<\/strong> is crucial for achieving universal health coverage (UHC). Women often face disproportionate barriers to accessing healthcare due to economic disparities, social norms, and limited decision-making power. A recent blog by Amref Health Africa<\/a> highlights global strategies to address these challenges, emphasising the need for gender-responsive financing mechanisms.<\/p>\n Countries like Rwanda<\/a>, Thailand<\/a>, and India<\/a> have implemented successful models, including community-based health insurance and targeted subsidies, to improve women\u2019s access to essential services such as maternal and reproductive healthcare. However, persistent structural barriers demand stronger commitments to inclusive policies.<\/p>\n