Talk:Timeline of universal healthcare

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Year Event type Details Country
1950 Kuwait starts implementing free comprehensive healthcare to its citizens.[1][2][3] Kuwait
1954 The government of North Vietnam establishes universal healthcare.[2][4] Vietnam
1955 North Korea establishes universal healthcare.[2] North Korea
1957 Bahrain adopts universal healthcare policy.[5][2] Bahrain
1958 Brunei achieves universal healthcare policy.[5][2] Brunei
1967 Austria adopts universal healthcare policy.[5][2] Austria
1970 (August) Policy The Ministry of Health (MOH) is established in Oman, shortly after Sultan Qaboos ascends to the throne, marking a transformative moment in the country's healthcare system. Its primary objective is to modernize and organize healthcare throughout the country. Through a royal decree, the Sultan lays the groundwork for nationwide health reforms. The Ministry focuses on delivering essential services, particularly in rural areas where healthcare had previously been minimal or non-existent. This initiative paves the way for the significant evolution of healthcare in Oman, laying the foundation for a comprehensive and accessible healthcare system for the population.[6][1] Oman
1971 The United Arab Emirates adopt universal healthcare.[5][2] United Arab Emirates
1973 Luxemburg adopts universal healthcare policy.[5][2] Luxembourg
1975 Algeria establishes universal healthcare.[2] Algeria
1976 After reunification of Vietnam, the universal healthcare system is extended to the South.[4] Vietnam
1977 Ireland adopts universal healthcare policy.[5][2] Ireland
1977 South Korea passes law mandating health insurance for industrial workers.[3] South Korea
1980 Cyprus adopts universal healthcare policy.[5][2] Cyprus
1988 South Korea adopts universal healthcare policy.[5][2] South Korea
1993 Hong Kong adopts universal healthcare policy.[5][2] Hong Kong
1993 Colombia establishes universal healthcare.[2] Colombia
1994 Switzerland adopts universal healthcare policy.[5][2] Switzerland
2012 Mexico establishes universal healthcare.[2][7] Mexico
2014 Policy With the House of Representatives’s passage of the Democrats’ reform bill, the United States approaches universal health care, using an insurance mandate system.[8] Insurance Mandate[8] United States
2015 All Qatari citizens and expatriates are expected to be covered by national health insurance.[1] Qatar
2016 Argentina establishes universal healthcare.[2] Argentina
Year Event type Details Country
circa 400 BCE Early medical tradition Hippocratic tradition emphasizes medicine as a duty to all, not just the wealthy. Ancient Greece
7th century CE Hospital system Bimaristans (Islamic hospitals) provide free care to all, regardless of religion or status. Islamic Caliphates
1883 Legislation Otto von Bismarck introduces the Health Insurance Act, the world’s first national health insurance system for workers. Germany
1891 Welfare reform Government-funded old-age pensions and early health reforms expand state responsibility for welfare. New Zealand
1911 Legislation The National Insurance Act introduces sickness and unemployment benefits for workers. United Kingdom
1912 Legislation Compulsory sickness insurance established for many workers, laying groundwork for universal coverage. Norway
1930s Healthcare system Centralized state-run healthcare system developed to guarantee free medical care for all citizens. Soviet Union
1938 Legislation The Social Security Act creates the world’s first universal, comprehensive government-funded healthcare system. New Zealand
1948 Healthcare system National Health Service (NHS) launches, providing free healthcare at the point of use for all residents. United Kingdom
1950s Healthcare system Tax-funded universal healthcare systems established as part of broader welfare states. Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark)
1961 Provincial healthcare Saskatchewan introduces universal hospital and physician services. Canada
1966 Legislation Medical Care Act expands universal healthcare nationwide. Canada
1965 Legislation Medicare and Medicaid created, covering elderly and low-income citizens. United States
1978 Global declaration Alma-Ata Declaration proclaims health as a fundamental human right and sets “Health for All” goal. Kazakhstan (WHO conference)
1989 Legislation Creation of the Unified Health System (SUS), guaranteeing universal free access to healthcare. Brazil
2003 Program Universal coverage expanded through the “30 Baht” healthcare program. Thailand
2010 Legislation The Affordable Care Act expands access to healthcare but does not achieve full universal coverage. United States
2012 Program Seguro Popular expanded access, aiming for universal healthcare coverage. Mexico
2015 Healthcare reform Near-universal health insurance achieved through urban and rural insurance schemes covering over 95% of the population. China
2018 Policy proposal Government introduces National Health Insurance (NHI) plan to establish universal healthcare. South Africa
2020s Global goal Universal health coverage established as part of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3.8). Global
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Joseph, Suad. "ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WOMEN AND ISLAMIC CULTURES". ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 "Countries With Universal Health Care". worldatlas.com. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Where in the world can you get universal health care?
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "HEALTH CARE IN VIETNAM". factsanddetails.com. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 "UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE AND TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL DIFFUSION PATTERNS" (PDF). utwente.nl. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  6. ↑ Moeness M Alshishtawy. "Four Decades of Progress: Evolution of the health system in Oman". PubMed Central. PMID 21509077. Retrieved 2025-01-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |PMCID= ignored (|pmc= suggested) (help)
  7. ↑ "Mexico achieves universal health coverage, enrolls 52.6 million people in less than a decade". harvard.edu. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "List of Countries with Universal Healthcare". wordpress.com. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
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