The Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF) calls for the recognition of self-care to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), through the adoption of a WHO Resolution on Self-Care by 2025. This follows the UN High-Level Meeting on UHC during the 78^th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), where global health leaders adopted a political declaration on UHC, committing to scale up efforts by building on existing initiatives such as UHC2030 and the Action Agenda.

WHO resolutions are important political documents as they upgrade the mandate of WHO, activate different levels of the organization, and also activate Member States to commit to action. A WHO resolution on self-care would provide a framework for self-care’s integration into national health systems, promote awareness and political commitment, and mobilize resources for evidence-based interventions.

Self-care offers individuals a convenient and reliable way to take care of their own health. It is crucial to improve individuals access to clinically effective, safe and reliable non-prescription medicines.[1]

“It’s high time for self-care to be included as a meaningful component of health systems around the world. Self-care offers a promising path forward for achieving UHC and ensuring health and well-being for all. It’s within our collective power to unleash the benefits of self-care enabled health systems, and that is why we are here,” said Judy Stenmark, Director-General at GSCF, speaking at a United for Self-Care Coalition event on the side lines of UNGA.

The Global Self-Care Federation is a founding member of the United for Self-Care Coalition.