The recent adoption of Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations endorsed an earlier agreement on a resolution passed on Dec. 12, 2012, which emphasizes all member states ensure access to health care facilities for all citizens.This resolution assumes significance for two main reasons: First, there are close to 150 million people globally who face financial hardship every year because of medical expenses. Secondly, about a quarter of these families in low- and middle-income nations have to borrow money or sell property to support their health care requirements.

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