How could we keep people healthy and safe, no matter where they live? Universal health coverage (UHC) has received the most political attention of all global health programmes. But, as vital as it is, can Universal health Care possibly meet the two core goals of the right to health: keeping people healthy and safe while leaving no one behind? There is a universal need for health and safety, as well as a fundamental conviction in justice and equity. Is it possible for UHC to accomplish both health and equity, or “global health with justice,” as I call it? What factors contribute to a population’s health and safety? Universal and affordable access to healthcare, including clinical prevention, treatment, and needed drugs, is unquestionably necessary. Public health services, such as monitoring, clean air, and drinking water, go beyond medical care. Social factors, such as housing, work, education, and equity, are the final and most crucial component in good health. It would substantially improve global health if we could supply everyone with these three fundamental conditions for optimal health (healthcare, public health, and social determinants). But we must also take steps to ensure that no one is left behind. We must plan for equity in order to accomplish it, and here I suggest national health equity action initiatives. The highest responsibility of society is to attain global health in a just manner.
