A small task force from the UHC Committee consisting of representative from WHO, MoHSS – Policy and Planning Department, USAID and Abt Associates was constituted and convened in Namibia. The task force discussed different options, developed a matrix of possible area of priorities which included developing a health financing strategy for Namibia, COVID-19 analytics, quality of care among others. The priorities were also guided by principles such as how long the ACT-A funding would be available to the country, capacity within the MOH, focus of the initiative. Based on those principles as well as matrix of priorities, two initiatives that were agreed to be taken up under the umbrella of ACT-A Health Systems Connector – process guide for budgetary dialogue were as follow:
1) Assess implementation of Program-Based Budgeting in health sector in Namibia
2) Assessment of Namibia’s Essential Health Service Package
Participants: Mr Mbeeli (MoHSS – Policy and Planning), Ms. LUKWAGO Robinah (P4H CFP, WHO Namibia), Mr. J Tuchman (USAID) and Ms. C. Jones (Abt. Associates)
Date of the meeting/meetings – 4th November 2021
