biostudies-literatureUnknown55(2)Darrudi A<h4>Objectives</h4>No systematic review has explored the challenges related to worldwide universal health coverage (UHC). This study reviewed challenges on the road to UHC.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic electronic search of all studies that identified the challenges of worldwide UHC was conducted, without any restrictions related to the publication date or language. A hand search and a bibliographic search were also conducted to identify which texts to include in this study. These sources and citations yielded a total of 2500 articles, only 26 of which met the inclusion criteria. Relevant data from these papers were extracted, summarized, grouped, and reported in tables.<h4>Results</h4>Of the 26 included studies, 7 (27%) were reviews, 6 (23%) were reports, and 13 (50%) had another type of study design. The publication dates of the included studies ranged from 2011 to 2020. Nine studies (35%) were published in 2019. Using the World Health Organization conceptual model, data on all of the challenges related to UHC in terms of the 4 functions of health systems (stewardship, creating resource, financing, and delivering services) were extracted from the included studies and reported.<h4>Conclusions</h4>This study provides a straightforward summary of previous studies that explored the challenges related to UHC and conducted an in-depth analysis of viable solutions.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi125-133https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8995934biostudies-literatureChallenges to Achieving Universal Health Coverage Throughout the World: A Systematic Review.PMC8995934Darrudi ATajvar MKetabchi Khoonsari MHfalseChallenges to Achieving Universal Health Coverage Throughout the World: A Systematic Review.<h4>Objectives</h4>No systematic review has explored the challenges related to worldwide universal health coverage (UHC). This study reviewed challenges on the road to UHC.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic electronic search of all studies that identified the challenges of worldwide UHC was conducted, without any restrictions related to the publication date or language. A hand search and a bibliographic search were also conducted to identify which texts to include in this study. These sources and citations yielded a total of 2500 articles, only 26 of which met the inclusion criteria. Relevant data from these papers were extracted, summarized, grouped, and reported in tables.<h4>Results</h4>Of the 26 included studies, 7 (27%) were reviews, 6 (23%) were reports, and 13 (50%) had another type of study design. The publication dates of the included studies ranged from 2011 to 2020. Nine studies (35%) were published in 2019. Using the World Health Organization conceptual model, data on all of the challenges related to UHC in terms of the 4 functions of health systems (stewardship, creating resource, financing, and delivering services) were extracted from the included studies and reported.<h4>Conclusions</h4>This study provides a straightforward summary of previous studies that explored the challenges related to UHC and conducted an in-depth analysis of viable solutions.2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Mar2025-04-25T18:02:53.641Z2025-04-25T18:02:53.641ZS-EPMC89959343539152410.3961/jpmph.21.542