Pacific Islands–WHO multi-country cooperation strategy 2024–2029

Overview

The Pacific Islands–WHO Multi-country Cooperation Strategy 2024–2029, or MCCS, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) through a consultative process involving 21 Pacific Island countries and areas (PICs), outlines WHO’s comprehensive and tailored medium-term support plan in the Pacific. This summary provides an overview of the MCCS, highlighting its alignment with regional and global health strategies.

The MCCS underscores the diverse health challenges faced by PICs and the importance of tailored strategies. It aligns with agreed regional and global health and development strategies. And it acknowledges progress in health care, highlighting improvements in immunization coverage, disease management and health emergency response. Collaborative efforts are crucial to address health challenges in the Pacific and leverage expertise, resources and financial support. The MCCS recognizes the role of various organizations and donors, emphasizing the benefits of collective action.

The MCCS outlines three overarching priorities: achieve universal health coverage (UHC), address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and build resilience to health threats. The strategic agenda provides a road map for action across PICs and partners, focusing on expanding healthcare access, preventing NCDs, and enhancing health and health system resilience.