Webinar: Rehabilitation and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Webinar
February 2nd, 2022 | 10 – 11:30 AM EST, 3 – 4:30 PM GMT
Did you know that one third of the world’s population needs rehabilitation at some point in the course of their illness or injury? Yet rehabilitation is often underprioritized in countries’ health systems and UHC strategies.
Join policymakers and practitioners from JLN countries as we reflect on country experiences with rehabilitation and Universal Health Coverage.
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