how to achieve universal health coverage: a case study of uganda using the political process model; comment on “health coverage and financial protection in uganda: a political economy perspective”

How can resource-deprived countries accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (uhc)? here we extend the analysis of nanini and colleagues to investigate a case-study of uganda, where despite high-level commitments, health system priority and funding has shrunk over the past two decades. we draw on the stuckler-mckee adapted political process model to evaluate three forces for effecting change: reframing the debate; acting on political windows of opportunity; and mobilising resources. our analysis proposes a series of pragmatic steps from academics, nongovernmental organisations, and government officials that can help neutralise the forces that oppose uhc and overcome fragmentation of the pro-uhc movement.