But as new health challenges emerge, an urgent reappraisal of the global health system is needed to ensure we have a system that is fit to meet the challenges of tomorrow. The COVID-19 pandemic proved that our collective health is only as strong as the weakest health system. The pursuit of universal health coverage is about women giving birth with the support of a health professional . But while the global health ecosystem has made great strides, it has grown increasingly fragmented and complex and change is needed. That is why the governments of Kenya and Norway are co-chairing a process called the Future of Global Health Initiatives, to look at how the global health system can work in the most effective, efficient, and equitable way to support countries to strengthen health systems.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 15, 2023 07:55 UTC