Our Initiatives & Resources
Find here a collection of major initiatives by Coalition’s partners - all contributing to the establishment of Self-Care as a valued element for efficient health system management
Self-Care and Universal Health Coverage
Self-care can improve health outcomes, increased access to healthcare services, stronger health systems, and reduced healthcare costs. Most critically, the benefits of self-care can help governments achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). There are a variety of challenges as well as opportunities that come with this. But integrating self-care into national health policies and strategies is a necessary step to move towards UHC. Learn More with our resources on UHC and Self-Care.
The UHC and Self-Care video library
In these concise videos, we will explore the importance of Universal Health Coverage, shedding light on its benefits, challenges, and the global efforts to make it a reality for all. But that's not all! We will also delve into the equally significant realm of Self-Care, and on our United Self-Care Coalition.
Global Resources
These initiatives have been put together by members of the Coalition to advance the case for Self-Care globally
Country Policy Briefs
Explore the Country Policy Briefs developed by the
Global Self-Care Federation
Useful External Links
Articles, papers, and relevant documents on self-care policy
From World Health Organization - Empowering Individuals, Transforming Health: Self-care Interventions as Catalysts for Universal Health Coverage
January 2023 - appeared on The Lancet
From the World Health Organization - an overview of what self-care interventions for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) are, and how they are giving people more choice and control over their health
July 2023. WHO released the Self-care competency framework is published in three parts: a knowledge guide, geared at health and care workers; a curriculum guide for use by those involved in planning and delivering education and training of health and care workers; and competency standards.
June 2022 - WHO Guidelines, appeared on World Health Organization’s website