In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda, WHO is committed to supporting countries to exercise effective health systems governance, with a specific focus on strengthening the capacity of governments to formulate and implement policies/strategies that will lead to the realization of UHC by 2030. 

The WHO recognizes the crucial role of Health Information Systems (HIS) in strengthening national health systems and improving health outcomes. In the WHO African Region, the WHO HIS program plays a central role in supporting Member States to enhance their national health information systems.