Kuala Lampur, March 5 -- Imagine a world where one has to choose whether to pay for a doctor's visit or to pay for dinner later that night.

A saying as old as time; the access to healthcare is a basic human right, not a luxury.

When we talk about UHC, it is not just about the healthcare systems and policies. It is about equality, dignity and most importantly, the fundamental right of every human being.

Apart from that, good health and wellbeing is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The International Health Regulations (IHR), established in the year 2005, also supports this notion.

The IHR regulates public health emergencies and ensures that healthcare is accessible for everyone in the face of a global health crisis.

The...