Compendium of public health strategies: volume 1 adopted by WHO Regional Committee for Africa (1998 - 2011)
The review of past and recent challenges in health development in the African Region showed that tangible achievements and significant progress cannot be made without the development and implementation of sound policies and strategies. The strategies of the WHO in the African Region are drafted by the WHO Secretariat, peer- reviewed by Representatives of countries during the Programme sub-committee meeting and endorsed by the Ministers of Health during the annual session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa.
These strategies provide guidance to countries and serve as reference tools for governments, as well as technical and financial partners in health in their effort to address major issues and challenges in order to improve health outcomes.Their structure has evolved over time and reflects the change of our thinking on various issues.
