Programmes & Clusters
Assistant Regional Director (ARD) Cluster
The Assistant Regional Director (ARD) Cluster at WHO in the African Region is designed to support cross cutting technical functions by working closely with countries and programme areas across various clusters.
Director Programme Management
Four technical clusters namely Family Health, Health Systems, Communicable Diseases and Noncommunicable Diseases fall under programme management. In addition two cross cutting programmes, Health Promotion and Social and Economic Determinants; and Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation report directly to Programme Management.
General Management and Coordination
The mission of the General Management and Coordination (GMC) Cluster is to facilitate and enable the implementation of WHO's global health mandate in the African region. This is achieved through effective and responsive administrative and managerial support to the Technical Clusters and country offices, all while maintaining a robust internal control environment.
Healthier Populations (UHP) Cluster
The Healthier Populations (UHP) Cluster in the African Region is designed to support Pillar 3 of WHO’s 13th Global Programme of Work (GPW13) which aims to make 1 billion people healthier by reducing health inequities, preventing diseases and injuries, addressing health determinants, and promoting partnerships for collaborative actions amongst all stakeholders.
The Communicable Diseases and Noncommunicable Diseases (UCN) Cluster
The WHO/AFRO Universal Health Coverage | Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases (UCN) Cluster was established in 2019 to better integrate the AFRO disease prevention and control programs within a health system strengthening framework through a data-centric, results-focused, and integrated cluster management approach.
Universal Health Coverage Life Course Cluster
Countries in the African Region have committed to make progress towards universal health coverage (UHC), as part of the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. Access to essential health services has nearly doubled over the last two decades, and the Region’s health workforce has increased by a million within a decade.
WHO Health Emergencies Programme
Public health emergencies in the African Region present a complex and multifaceted challenge that demands a comprehensive and collaborative response. The Region carries the highest burden of public health emergencies globally, with over 100 major events reported each year.