Geneva, Sep 15: The World Health Organization and the Commonwealth Secretariat have renewed their partnership to support stronger health systems and advance universal health coverage across Commonwealth member states.
The agreement, announced by WHO on September 15, is aimed at strengthening cooperation on health priorities and supporting countries in improving access to essential healthcare services.
The partnership comes as health systems in many countries continue to face challenges involving access, resources and the delivery of quality care. Greater coordination between international organisations and national authorities is considered important for addressing these gaps.
WHO said the renewed cooperation would contribute to efforts to strengthen health systems while supporting progress towards universal health coverage.
Universal health coverage seeks to ensure that people can access the health services they need without facing financial hardship. The initiative is particularly significant for countries working to expand healthcare access while dealing with limited resources.
The renewed partnership also reflects wider international efforts to build more resilient health systems and improve cooperation on public health priorities.