World Bank launches strategy to transform West, Central Africa's health systems
The World Bank launched a regional strategy to transform health systems on Monday in Accra. The strategy aims "to unify frameworks and strengthen collaboration, helping countries to prioritise and make strategic shifts within constrained fiscal space to ensure the sector's resilience."
The conference was opened by the Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, and attended by health and finance ministers from across the region, ambassadors, and development partners. The strategy, called "Fit to Prosper: Investing in health for jobs and development in Western and Western Africa," aligns with the Accra Reset Agenda, the Lusaka Agenda, and the World Bank Group's commitment to universal health coverage. Mr. Debrah said that the occasion was "a pivotal moment in the shared mission to reframe health not as a cost to be managed but as the most powerful engine of economic transformation available to the continent." He also lauded the World Bank for its US$4.4 billion commitment across 24 active operations in over 20 countries plus US$340 million in co-financing. Ms. Mamta Murthi stated that West and Central Africa accounted for 33% of global child deaths, 44% of maternal deaths, and nearly 60% of all malaria deaths.
Ghana will soon launch a Country Compact with the World Bank Group, co-led by the ministries of health and finance. The compact will be anchored in clear priorities, measurable targets, and sustainable domestic financing.
Quick Summary
The World Bank has launched a regional strategy to transform health systems in Ghana and other West and Central African countries. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes and support productivity- but what challenges will they face?
Summary - read the full story for complete context.
Image: MyJoyOnline
GhanaFront aggregates news from trusted sources. Click to read the original article.
Keywords
Explore related tagsMore from MyJoyOnline
Related Stories
More from Health
Cutting off donor aid now would deepen health sector strain - Akwasi Acquah
A former health minister warns that cutting off donor aid now would deepen health sector strain - but how?
1h ago•3 min read
Cut the waste or risk crisis - Former Deputy Health Minister's blunt warning on health financing
A former Deputy Health Minister warns that the health sector is suffering - but what changes could make all the difference?
7h ago•3 min read
Beyond the headlines: Rethinking emergency care in Ghana
A preventable tragedy has sparked outrage-but is Ghana's emergency care system truly broken?
18h ago•4 min read
South Africa: The boys who gave the world a party, and went home early
Bafana Bafana gave the world a party in 2010, but went home early - can they finally achieve victory in 2026?
1d ago•3 min read
