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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(5), pp. 1373 - 1382
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130529
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Policies for Equitable Access to Health Services: A Systematic Review from the Perspective of the SDGs
Luis Enrique Luna Campos 1,*, Dolly Verioska Pinto Vergara 2, Iv谩n Ulises Quiroz Mendoza 3, Juan Miguel Ponce Loza 4
1 Academic Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Universidad Nacional de Barranca, Peru
2 Doctorate in Public Management and Governance, Postgraduate School, Universidad C茅sar Vallejo, Peru
3 Academic-Professional School of Human Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca, Peru
4 Academic Department of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Universidad Nacional del Santa, Peru
ABSTRACT
This article presents a systematic review of public policies aimed at ensuring equitable access to health services within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By analyzing 55 studies published between 2015 and 2024, the research identifies key strategies, patterns, and institutional innovations that have reshaped the architecture of health policies. In addition, comparative experiences from developing and developed countries are incorporated, allowing for a deeper understanding of regional dynamics and their particular challenges. The results demonstrate that effective alignment with the SDGs, particularly Goals 3 and 10, has contributed to the consolidation of more resilient, inclusive, and accountable health systems, especially in contexts of crisis. It highlights that these advances are especially relevant in the face of health emergencies, such as pandemics, where equity in access to services is critical for the sustainability of the system. The study concludes that health equity cannot be achieved through fragmented interventions, but rather through structural transformations based on political commitment, regulatory clarity, and social participation. It also underscores the importance of intersectoral governance and international cooperation as fundamental pillars for achieving equitable universal coverage. Finally, it is recommended that monitoring and evaluation mechanisms be strengthened to ensure that the policies implemented maintain their focus on equity and human rights.
KEYWORDS
Equity in Health, Public Policy, SDGs, Governance, Systematic Review
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Luis Enrique Luna Campos , Dolly Verioska Pinto Vergara , Iv谩n Ulises Quiroz Mendoza , Juan Miguel Ponce Loza , "Policies for Equitable Access to Health Services: A Systematic Review from the Perspective of the SDGs," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 1373 - 1382, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130529.
(b). APA Format:
Luis Enrique Luna Campos , Dolly Verioska Pinto Vergara , Iv谩n Ulises Quiroz Mendoza , Juan Miguel Ponce Loza (2025). Policies for Equitable Access to Health Services: A Systematic Review from the Perspective of the SDGs. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(5), 1373 - 1382. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130529.