Strong Ministries for Strong Health Systems
Strengthening health systems is a major priority of the Rockefeller Foundation. We support better health and financial protection for poor and vulnerable people through improved health systems performance and progressive adoption of universal health coverage.
While health systems have received worldwide attention, little has been done to strengthen ministries of health, the central institutions responsible for stewardship of health systems at the country level. This report addresses the gaps in our understanding of the roles ministries play, their needs and the challenges they face, so that we can take effective action to fortify them.