Regional multisectoral strategy to promote health and well-being, 2023–2030 in the WHO African Region: report of the Secretariat

Africa faces numerous challenges affecting the health and well-being of its populations. A high incidence of communicable diseases, a rise in noncommunicable diseases, and frequent emergencies add pressure to weak health systems. Social determinants and the underlying causes of ill health further influence this trend.

Health and well-being creation requires the contribution of stakeholders beyond the health sector, based on a multisectoral approach. However, existing multisectoral actions in the Region are disease-specific strategies with poorly defined mandates, siloed implementation modalities, and weak monitoring and accountability systems.

The implementation of global commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals, the Thirteenth General Programme of Work, 2019–2025, the Declaration of Astana, and the global framework for well-being requires a people-centred, whole-of-government, and whole-of-society approach that builds on the principles of Health in All Policies. Mainstreaming well-being impact assessments across sectors will inform policy development and guide implementation through multisectoral action. This strategy is envisioned to unite health and non-health sectors at national and subnational levels, allowing for intersectoral and multisectoral action and community participation.