Subject: RE: UHC_COVID
From: Ketevan Goginashvili <[email-masked]>
To: Maia Nikoleishvili <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:49:57 +0000

ქეთი, ამას დაუმატე აბა...

·         From the very first days of the spread of COVID-19 in the world, the Georgian government has begun to fight in two directions - to save the health and lives of citizens and economy. Therefore, all the steps taken by the government are motivated primarily by the fulfillment of the state's commitment to human health and life and the survival of the economy. From the moment of confirmation of the first case of infection in Georgia in February 26th, there is a constant control over the rate of virus reproduction and other epidemiological parameters and all measures of the Government are directed accordingly.

·         Today, Georgia is one of the most successful examples of the fight against COVID-19, as evidenced by many international assessments. This success mainly depends on UHC reform initiated by the government of Georgia in 2013 and implemented with significant support and guidance of the WHO European Regional Office. Universal health coverage is the best way to achieve SDG Goal and an important way to expand access to high-quality health-care services, including public health emergency response, reduce financial hardship during illness and improve health outcomes.

First, The UHC is ensure health for all without causing financial hardship and is absolutely fundamental to make sure that everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, has access to the free-of-charge testing  and treatment they need for COVID-19. Second, strong health systems are crucial in order to respond to health crises. Health services for all are critical to ensuring that the most vulnerable and marginalized groups can fully access opportunity.