Focus:
The HWG was established under the German Presidency in 2017 to enhance dialogue and inform the G20 Leaders on important global health issues. The HWG addresses relevant issues of global health and drives international cooperation and coordinated action, including the construction of resilient health systems, with an emphasis on reducing inequalities.
Priorities:
- Strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) as a pathway. towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
- Pandemic Prevention Preparedness and Response (PPPR).
- Human Resources for Health (HRH).
- Stemming the tide of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
- Science-based Innovation.
Deliverables:
- Strengthen health systems, improve surveillance and response capabilities, and foster collaboration among G20 members and relevant stakeholders.
- Highlight the need for increased investment in the health workforce globally and the renewal of global commitments towards addressing the workforce challenges.
- Comprehensive Outcome Report (PHC and NCDs).
- Implementation Framework (PHC and NCDs).
- Policy Briefs (PHC and NCDs).
- Advocacy and Awareness (PHC and NCDs).
- Catalyse collaborative action, resource mobilisation, knowledge sharing, policy alignment, and ultimately lead to significant improvements in global health outcomes and achievement of the Universal Health Coverage goals within the G20.
