Skip to main content

Table 1 Proportionate universalism [1, 8, 9]

From: Improvement studies for equitable and evidence-based innovation: an overview of the ‘IM-SEEN’ model

Proportionate universalism combines targeting with universalist principles of equality and fairness; seeking to provide services to all, with additional resources provided to members of specific groups who face structural disadvantage [1]. This builds on prioritarian [8] principles outlined in the Alma-Ata Declaration that calls for “the progressive improvement of comprehensive health care for all… Giving priority to those most in need”[9].