Political commitment and leadership that place PHC at the heart of efforts to achieve universal health coverage and recognize the broad contribution of PHC to the SDGs. Highlighting the need for robust leadership, effective management structures, and coordination mechanisms to ensure successful programs.
Link to Gavi FPP outcomes and objectives: Leadership, Management & coordination; Policies, plans & budgets
Link to GFATM RSSH module: Health sector planning and governance for Integrated people-centered services
KEY QUESTIONS TO SUPPORT PHC-ORIENTED APPROACH TO ADAPTING GHI AND DONOR FUNDIGN TO NATIONAL CONTEXT:
• How can ICCs, CCMs or equivalent Partner Coordination mechanisms promote policy dialogue or advocacy in support of laws or policies that facilitate expanded access to essential health services or programs?
• Is the GHI planning fully aligned with national health strategic plans and budgets? Are MoH (e.g. directors of Planning; Finance; HR) co-leading the process?
• How are GHIs supporting engagement of CSOs and communities in the governance and planning of health programs?
• How can GHI funding feasibly be used to strengthen national PHC strategies and capacities for multi-sectoral collaboration, multi-sector governance, integration of services and community engagement?
