Health Security Program in Western and Central Africa

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The Program Development Objective (PrDO) of the proposed Health Security Program is to increase regional collaboration and health system capacities to prevent, detect and respond to health emergencies in Western and Central Africa. Building from ongoing WB and partner efforts, the proposed Program aims to provide a platform to strengthen critical capacities for preparedness and response to health emergencies. The Program will invest in the key interconnected systems for health security programs, designed with a One Health focus, capitalizing on multi-sectoral collaboration, and convening and streamlining development partner investments. The proposed Program's five components are: (i) Prevention of health emergencies; (ii) Detection of health emergencies; (iii) Response to health emergencies; (iv) Program Management and Capacity Building; and (v) Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC). Broadly, the proposed components are grounded in International Health Regulations and World Organisation of Animal Health core capacities that all countries are committed to strengthening. The expected results of bringing all participating countries and regional entities to a sufficient level of preparedness for health emergencies are reflected in the proposed PrDO indicators.