Community health workers in Yemen save lives. They are the unsung heroes providing care for communities living through conflict and political turmoil.

This Saturday - Universal Health Coverage Day - let's be clear about one thing: universal health coverage is a political choice.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, governments are taking unprecedented measures. But the space for civil society to hold them accountable is shrinking.

What does the coronavirus pandemic tell us about global health priorities? And what needs to change?