The programmes/units under the Office of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) are:
As a cross-functional Unit, the Communications and Media Unit provides support to WHO's health development efforts in the African Region by strengthening public awareness of its role, activities and programmes.
Partnership and Resource Mobilization
The mission of the Partnership and Resource Mobilization (PRM) Unit is to advocate for and promote effective collaboration and partnerships between WHO and partners and provide support to divisions and country offices for resource mobilization and management of external relations.
Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation
The Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring & Evaluation Unit enables effective and efficient implementation of the WHO managerial framework by supporting planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation processes, through the development of regional policies, systems, tools and services in line with regional strategic and operational guidance.