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It is a pivotal moment for health systems across the African Region. The scale and complexity of current challenges, from persistent inequities in health outcomes to increasing financial and system pressures, require a fundamental shift toward more integrated, resilient and result-driven approaches. 

This first quarter of 2026 reflects that shift. Countries are moving beyond fragmented interventions toward more coordinated efforts that strengthen the quality of care across the life course, reinforce the health workforce, and align financing with national priorities. Similarly, the growing use of data and digital solutions is enabling timelier, evidence-based decision-making and improving the delivery of services.