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Ref.: C.L.5.2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) presents its compliments to Member States and
has the honour to inform them of the planned publication to update the estimates on the progress
towards the Thirteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 13) triple billion targets and
health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) thanks to an online consultation. Since
2018, progress has been made towards each of the triple billion targets, but disparities and
challenges persist. 1
In view of the stalling progress and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,
Member States requested the Secretariat to update the global and country estimates for the triple
billion targets and SDGs. Benchmarking progress made at global, regional and country levels is
critical to prioritize interventions and resource allocation to improve population health outcomes.
The WHO Results Framework transforms health goals into measurable targets, and it
serves as an accountability tool to track progress towards the triple billion targets and
health-related SDGs. Methods for measuring the impact have undergone extensive review and
consultations with experts, regions, and countries. 2 For the proposed GPW 14, WHO has
initiated the process to update the impact measurement of the Results Framework. 3 New
programmatic indicators for GPW 14 have been proposed by WHO technical programmes and
are under consultation with Member States.
Publication of the updated estimates is scheduled for April 2024. The online consultations
will be held via WHO’s Country Portal in the World Health Data Hub. This will enable active
technical exchange between Member States and the WHO Secretariat for the review of:
(i) methodology;
(ii) preliminary country-level estimates and forecasts; and
(iii) proposed list of new outcome/programmatic indicators for the upcoming GPW 14.
1
Triple Billion Progress [website]. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2023
(https://www.who.int/data/triple-billion-dashboard, accessed 11 January 2024).
2
Thirteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 13): methods for impact measurement. Geneva: World
Health Organization; 2020 (https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240012776, accessed 11 January 2024).
3
WHO Results Framework: Delivering a measurable impact in countries. Geneva: World Health
Organization; 2024 (https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/who-results-framework--delivering-a-measurable-
impact-in-countries-jan-15-2024, accessed 15 January 2024).
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Reference is made to C.L.41.2023 concerning nomination of a technical focal point(s) for
country consultations for the Global Health Estimates and estimates of excess mortality
associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on mortality-related health outcomes.
Nominated focal points will receive instructions to securely access the Country Portal for this
consultation. Should Member States wish to nominate an alternative focal point(s) to review the
Triple Billion estimates, they are invited to send contact details (full name, title, affiliation, and
email address) to the Secretariat at
[email protected] before 22 February 2024.
The World Health Organization takes this opportunity to renew to Member States the
assurance of its highest consideration.
GENEVA, 31 January 2024
Saatja:
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Teema: WHO: C.L.5.2024 (country consultation on GPW13's and SDGs' progress)
Kuupäev: 2024-01-31 16:20
Dear Member States of the World Health Organization,
Please find attached, in the six official languages, C.L.5.2024 regarding
the country consultation for publication of the progress towards the
Thirteenth General Programme of Work (GPW 13) triple billion targets and
health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Should you have questions regarding C.L.5.2024 please send an email to
[email protected] <mailto:
[email protected]> .
Best regards,
Department of Governing Bodies
World Health Organization
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