ACCRA, May 5, 2026 — A dozen ministers of health and finance, alongside representatives of development partners, the private sector, civil society, regional institutions and youth leaders from Western and Central Africa concluded a one-day meeting in Accra on May 4th to advance the health, nutrition and population agenda and deliver better access to quality health care for communities across the region.

During the event, the World Bank Group (WBG) launched its regional health strategy “Fit to Prosper: Investing in Health for Jobs and Development in Western and Central Africa”, a country‑driven roadmap anchored in the principle of health sovereignty. The strategy provides a roadmap to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC), while underscoring that health investments are essential not only for saving lives but also for economic growth driven by quality jobs both today and tomorrow. The Fit to Prosper strategy is built on three strategic priorities: Frontlines First (strengthening service delivery with a focus on primary care), Fixing Finance (ensuring sustainable investment), and Future Fit (building health system resilience).

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