The G7 presidency and universal health coverage, Japan's contribution.

Problem: If universal health coverage (UHC) is to be achieved globally, it needs sustained promotion and political awareness and support.

Approach: During its presidency of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations in 2016, Japan aimed to raise the issue of UHC to the top of the global health agenda.

Local Setting: Japan has promoted a health agenda at all of the G7 summits since 2000 that it has hosted.