LUSAKA, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Zambia on Tuesday launched a platform that will be used to foster cooperation between the public and the private sector to enhance healthcare services.

Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said that even if the government is committed to the attainment of universal health coverage, resource constraints are hindering the goal hence the importance of collaborating with the private sector to enhance healthcare delivery.

"As we know, universal health coverage is only reached when we provide access for the whole population to good-quality health services without the risk of financial hardship," she said during the launch.

The government has been devising ways to bridge the financing gap in the health sector, she said, adding that the private sector has emerged as an important source of resources necessary for attaining universal health coverage by complementing the public sector.

The minister said the platform has so far attracted over 200 stakeholders key in the provision of healthcare services and will act as an area for business networking and sharing of best practices among private healthcare players.

The multi-sectoral platform created to ensure a coordinated response showed the potential for long-term collaboration, Masebo said, adding that there is a need for integrated efforts for synergy across all healthcare services. Enditem

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