<span style="color: #222222;">UN Secretay General António Guterres said that a huge gap in health coverage is one of the reasons why COVID-19 has caused so much pain and suffering.<br />'' <br />'' He underlined that public health programmes must be inclusive and equitable, without financial barriers.<br />'' <br />''The secretary General also highlighted the urgent need of universal health coverage, including mental health coverage to strengthen efforts against COVID 19 as well as to prepare for future crises.</span>