ACCRA, May 5, 2026 – A dozen ministers of health and finance, alongside representatives of development partners, the private sector, civil society, regional institutions and youth leaders from Western and Central Africa concluded a one-day meeting in Accra on May 4th to advance the health, nutrition and population agenda and deliver better access to quality health care for communities across the region.
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Strengthening Health Systems in Sahel’s Fragile Communities
Results Highlights
Between 2018 and 2024, results achieved included:
- Expanded and improved health services: Over 5 million people in Mali and Mauritania accessed basic health services, half of them women, far exceeding the original goal of 3.65 million. Health centers in targeted regions of both countries significantly improved quality through better equipment, staff training, and patient care.
India: World Bank Approves Three Projects in Assam State to Increase Access to Markets, Jobs and Services
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2026 —The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved three projects to help the Indian state of Assam increase resilience to extreme weather events, improve governance and service delivery, and provide more than 4 million students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
Assam, located in India’s northeast, is uniquely positioned as the gateway to Southeast Asia, offering strategic connectivity for regional trade and integration. At the same time, Assam faces challenges such as climate vulnerability, inadequate infrastructure, and multidimensional poverty, which hinder inclusive growth.
Continue readingThe Economics of a Livable Planet: 5 Things Every Policymaker, CEO, and Development Practitioner Should Know
For decades, policymakers assumed that prosperity is driven by building infrastructure, mobilizing labor, and creating financial systems to spur investment – while nature has been treated as abundant and free. Yet economic progress always relied on Earth’s natural assets: fertile soils that feed civilizations, clean water that sustains health and productivity, and forests that supply materials. But what happens when natural resources and the services they provide are no longer abundant?
Continue readingProgress Toward 1.5 Billion Health Care Goal Advances as Countries Adopt National Health Compacts
Reforms focus on expanding primary care, improving affordability, and supporting job-rich growth
TOKYO, Dec. 6, 2025 — Countries and partners today reported continued progress toward the World Bank Group’s goal—set in April 2024—to help deliver affordable, quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. Building on that momentum, 15 countries introduced National Health Compacts, outlining practical, five-year reforms that aim to expand primary health care, improve affordability, and support job-rich economic growth.
Continue readingWorld Bank Group and the Global Fund Join Forces to Strengthen Health Systems and Expand Sustainable Health Financing
World Bank Group and Global Fund sign a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen primary healthcare and the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria
Washington, D.C. / Geneva, 6 December 2025 – The World Bank Group and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help developing countries build stronger, more resilient health systems and secure sustainable financing for primary health care and the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.
Continue readingIndonesia’s Ministry of Health and Philips to deliver nationwide coverage of advanced image-guided therapy systems in Indonesia, expanding access to cardiac, stroke and cancer care in all 38 provinces
The following article is from the Philips Global website
- Long-term multiyear agreements will see Philips installing its advanced Azurion image-guided therapy systems nationwide across all provinces, including rural and remote areas
- Initiative brings minimally invasive care to millions of cardiac, stroke and cancer patients in Indonesia
- Combines cutting-edge treatment technology, services and training to strengthen Indonesia’s health infrastructure
India: World Bank Program to Benefit 11 million People in State of Kerala with Wider Access to Health Coverage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2025 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a new program to improve the life expectancy and quality of life for 11 million elderly and vulnerable people in the state of Kerala through wider access to health coverage and resilient health systems.
Health Works: Creating Jobs & Growth Through Quality Care
Good health empowers people, creates jobs, and drives economic growth. It fuels productivity, strengthens resilience, and acts as a powerful engine for employment—each health job generates up to 3.5 additional jobs in related sectors. We are working closely with countries and partners to reach 1.5 billion people with quality, affordable health services by 2030 which could create 29 million additional jobs. Investing in health is investing in economic opportunity. Join us in advancing health for all—share this video, start a conversation, and support efforts to expand quality, affordable health care. Together, we can create healthier communities, unlock economic opportunity, and build a brighter future for all.
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Why Universal Health Coverage matters in West and Central Africa
As leaders from across African governments, the private sector, civil society, and international development partners gather this week in Japan for the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), it’s encouraging to see health taking a prominent place on the agenda.
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