Session Outcome
The G20 Joint Session of Finance and Health Ministers was held in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on June 28, 2019.
1. Overview
Date
Location
The G20 Joint Session of Finance and Health Ministers was held on 28 June. Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, Mr. NEMOTO Takumi attended the session as co-chair along with Minister of Finance, Mr. ASO Taro.
On the topic of health financing for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC*), Minister NEMOTO spoke about Japan’s experience in achieving and maintaining the health insurance system which covers all people, and stressed the importance of close collaboration between health and finance authorities. He also remarked that UHC and other global health issues will also be discussed at the G20 Okayama Health Ministers’ Meeting to be held in October this year.
As for deliverables from this session, G20 health ministers and finance ministers confirmed their commitment to the G20 Shared Understanding on the Importance of UHC Financing in Developing Countries.
G20 Shared Understanding on the Importance of UHC Financing in Developing Countries.
* Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Situation where all people can use the promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and other health services at a cost they can afford
2. Participating Countries and Organizations
- G20 member countries
- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Commission (EC), European Union (EU), France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
- Invited Guest Countries
- Chile, Egypt, Netherlands, Senegal, Singapore, Spain, Vietnam
- International Organizations
- World Health Organization (WHO)
3. Outcome Documents
G20 Shared Understanding on the Importance of UHC Financing in Developing Countries.