P4H is a global network dedicated to health financing and social health protection for universal health coverage through insight and knowledge brokerage, collaborative technical expertise; and policy dialogue.

P4H is committed to promoting health systems strengthening, equitable access to quality services and financial risk protection. The P4H network supports the health related SDG and the UHC target specifically.

P4H works as :

• A unique congruent expanse between health, social protection and public finance, stemming from the proactive dynamics of the Network;
• A hub for knowledge and insight garnered at global level (among member organizations) as much as at local level (thanks to an unparalleled network of focal points) which partners would have difficulties garnering without relying on the P4H Knowledge exchange impulse;
• The mainspring for a tangible change in the country cooperation and co-ordination methods in the area of health financing, leading to more catalytic connections between stakeholders.

The P4H Network Co-ordination Desk is hosted by World Health Organization in Geneva

In 2015, the international community decided to put Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the center of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the adoption of the 3.8 target. Efficient, equitable and sustainable health financing is essential to reach it.

Since its inception in 2007, the P4H network promotes active exchanges and collaborations between the various health financing stakeholders at national and global level to progress towards the SDG targets.

The multisectoral collaboration (health, finance, social protection etc.) is particularly sought-after and is an essential characteristic of the P4H network since its creation.

P4H means : P (Providing) 4 (For) H (Health)