The Work of WHO in the African Region, 2012 - 2013 - Biennial report of the Regional Director
The work of WHO in the African Region in the last biennium was guided by the 11th General Programme of Work 2006–2015, the MTSP 2008–2013, Country Cooperation Strategies (CCS) and the Strategic Directions for WHO in the African Region 2010–2015. This report covers the Programme Budget 2012-2013, with the significant achievements presented under each of the strategic objectives, namely, SO1: Communicable diseases; SO2: HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; SO3: Chronic noncommunicable conditions, mental disorders, violence and injuries; SO4: Child, adolescent and maternal health, and ageing; SO5: Emergencies, disasters, crises and conflicts; SO6: Risk factors for health conditions; SO7: Social and economic determinants of health; SO8: Healthier environment; SO9: Nutrition, food safety and food security; SO10: Health services; SO11: Medical products and technologies; SO12: Leadership, governance and partnership; and SO13: Efficient and effective WHO.
For better appreciation of WHO deliverables this Executive Summary highlights the major achievements according to the Organization’s core functions, namely: (a) providing leadership in matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed; (b) shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge; (c) setting norms and standards and promoting and monitoring their implementation; (d) articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options; (e) providing technical support, catalyzing change and building sustainable institutional capacity; (f) monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends.
