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This lecture explores the characteristics of social innovation in health, emphasizing its inclusive nature and real impact on individuals and communities. It discusses the strategies used to deliver creative and accessible solutions that address health systems' challenges, aiming for universal health coverage. The lecture also highlights the importance of promoting participation, collaboration, and sustainability, as well as providing scalable solutions tailored to specific contexts and target beneficiaries. Additionally, it underlines the integration of a gendered perspective and the empowerment of beneficiaries, particularly the underprivileged, to enhance their capacity. Social innovations in health are shown to directly contribute to improving the quality of life, with real-life examples illustrating these concepts.