Health Systems &
Capacity Development
Formed as a merger of two powerful technical programs to holistically tackle healthcare financing, systems constraints, and human resource development across the ECSA member states.
Cluster Mandate
To strengthen health systems in order to improve efficiency, equity and effectiveness of the health services delivery in member states.
Strategic Objective
"To contribute to the development and strengthening of member states health systems to ensure equitable access to quality health care in an efficient and cost effective manner."
Cluster Evolution
Initial Establishment
The HSSD program was originally established purely as a Healthcare Financing Programme (HFP).
Scope Expansion
Expanded beyond financing to tackle broader systems issues like resource management, health workers, and medical supplies.
HRH Challenge Identified
The HRH&CD program was established as a strategic niche to support member states in addressing severe human resource constraints.
Official Merger
The 61st Health Ministers Conference officially endorsed the restructuring, merging HSSD and HRH&CD into the new HSCD cluster.
Cluster Resources
Access frameworks, supply chain logic, and financing models developed for the region.
Country Stories
View all storiesRestructuring local health financing for equitable access.
Deploying rapid capacity development for frontline workers.
Optimizing pharmaceutical supply chains across districts.
Strengthening centralized healthcare delivery systems.
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