Coordination

Overview

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of coordination in responding to global health crises. This brief presents key lessons learned from the pandemic, including gaps in coordination capacity, changes in partner engagement, and the crucial role played by Health Clusters in aligning humanitarian coordination with national efforts. One of the key takeaways from the brief is the significant contributions of national and local health partners in reaching hard-to-reach communities and maintaining essential services despite facing funding challenges. The brief also highlights good practices from Iraq, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and the Central African Republic, providing critical recommendations in an easy-to-digest format.