IEThe Irish Times
Some people face choice between seeing a doctor and buying food, Dr Mike Ryan says
Former WHO chief tells webinar on universal healthcare that making patients pay is ‘single worst way’ to fund health services
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- The Irish Times
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- Ireland
- Source published
- 27 Aug 2026, 07:18 UTC
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- Byline
- Katie Mellett
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Former WHO chief tells webinar on universal healthcare that making patients pay is ‘single worst way’ to fund health services
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Some people face choice between seeing a doctor and buying food, Dr Mike Ryan says
Former WHO chief tells webinar on universal healthcare that making patients pay is ‘single worst way’ to fund health services
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