Transformation of the WHO Africa Region Secretariat: an exploratory study of the health policy lessons from health governance strengthening interventions for just and sustainable health systems

Transforming health leadership in the Africa Region requires sustained effort to train health leaders to help strengthen health systems governance toward meeting the healthcare needs of the population. There is need for continued reinforcement of ethics values amongst health leadership to maintain a high moral standards for health workforce protection. There is also a need to sustain innovativeness in incorporating digital tools and hybrid work models into health governance for effective and efficient communication in health system leadership work. Strengthening partnerships between actors at all health governance levels helps contribute toward resource mobilization required for health system functioning for just and sustained pursuit of universal health coverage.