Fit to Prosper: Investing in Health, Investing in Western and Central Africa’s Future

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Published Jun 23, 2026

Investing in health is both a development and an economic imperative. The regional health strategy “Fit to Prosper: Investing in Health for Jobs and Development in Western and Central Africa”, provides a country-driven roadmap to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage, while underscoring that health investments are essential not only for saving lives but also for economic growth driven by quality jobs both today and tomorrow. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/kgAm50Z1erJ

00:00 Health challenges in Western and Central Africa
00:39 A turning point: The World Bank Group “Fit to Prosper"
01:15 Three strategic priorities
01:32 Health isn’t only about surviving, it’s about thriving

ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP ???? The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org