Neftaly: Strengthening the REDCA+ Sub-Regional System to Enhance Sustainability of Health Actions
Sustainable health interventions require strong, well-coordinated sub-regional systems that can support continuous collaboration, resource sharing, and collective action. The REDCA+ (Regional Disease Control and Coordination Agency Plus) system plays a pivotal role in harmonizing efforts across countries to combat priority diseases and strengthen health security.
Neftaly (South African Youth Project) is committed to strengthening the REDCA+ sub-regional system to enhance its capacity for coordination, resource mobilization, and sustained impact of health interventions.
Program Goal
To strengthen the REDCA+ sub-regional system to improve coordination, governance, and resource management, thereby contributing to the sustainability of disease control and health system strengthening actions across member states.
Strategic Objectives
- Enhance the organizational capacity and governance structures of REDCA+ for efficient decision-making.
- Strengthen mechanisms for collaboration and information sharing among member countries.
- Improve financial sustainability through resource mobilization and efficient utilization.
- Foster capacity building to support ongoing regional health initiatives and emergency preparedness.
Key Intervention Areas
1. Governance and Organizational Strengthening
- Support the development and implementation of clear policies, procedures, and accountability frameworks.
- Facilitate capacity building for leadership and management teams within REDCA+.
2. Coordination and Communication
- Establish and enhance platforms for regular communication, data sharing, and joint planning among member states.
- Promote best practice sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
3. Financial Sustainability
- Develop strategies for diversified resource mobilization, including donor engagement and domestic financing.
- Support transparent financial management and reporting systems.
4. Capacity Building and Technical Support
- Provide training and technical assistance to strengthen member states’ ability to implement and sustain health programs.
- Promote knowledge transfer and regional expertise development.
Expected Outcomes
- A well-governed and efficiently managed REDCA+ system with strengthened leadership capacity.
- Enhanced collaboration and harmonized actions among member countries.
- Improved financial sustainability supporting long-term health initiatives.
- Increased resilience and preparedness to respond to regional health challenges.
Why It Matters
A strong REDCA+ sub-regional system ensures that health actions are coordinated, sustainable, and impactful, reducing duplication and maximizing resources to improve health outcomes across the region.
Partner with Neftaly
Neftaly partners with regional health bodies and stakeholders to build sustainable, collaborative systems that drive collective health security and development.