Health Equity
Why It Matters:
Health inequities persist across countries and communities, driven by factors such as socioeconomic status, geography, ethnicity, and systemic barriers to care. Inequitable access to healthcare leads to disparities in outcomes, affecting vulnerable populations from childhood through late adulthood. A LifeCourse approach recognizes that addressing health inequities early can prevent lifelong consequences and reduce the burden on healthcare systems.
Our Focus:
This Learning Zone explores strategies to eliminate healthcare disparities, including:
- The role of universal health coverage and policy interventions.
- Addressing social determinants of health.
- Culturally competent care and inclusive health practices.
- Innovative solutions to expand access to underserved populations.
Resource Kits
The Learning Zone includes curated Resource Kits—collections of expert materials focused on key topics within the theme. These kits provide practical tools, insights, and evidence to support your work in advancing health prevention across the life course.
Ensuring equitable access to vaccination is a cornerstone of public health. Despite advancements in immunization programs, disparities in vaccine access persist across different communities and populations, influenced by socioeconomic factors, healthcare infrastructure, and misinformation.
The Vaccination Equity Resource Kit provides healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates with evidence-based strategies to bridge these gaps. Through data-driven insights, best practices, and policy recommendations, this kit supports efforts to ensure that vaccines reach every individual, regardless of their background or circumstances.
