Health4Life Fund

In 2025, WHO published its first ever strategy on multi-partner trust funds (MPTFs) and joint programs (collectively known as inter-agency pooled funds). WHO currently hosts three MPTFs, including the Health4Life Fund.

Inter-agency pooled funds provide significant opportunities for WHO to work with partners by maximizing efficiencies and impact on health and development. MPTFs and Joint Programs are especially important for driving forward multisectoral action, which is critical in reaching many of the targets of the health SDGs. Inter-agency pooled funds are an important part of the UN reform process, improving collaboration and reducing programmatic fragmentation across humanitarian, peace and security, and sustainable development.

Steering Committee

Health4Life Fund is governed by a Steering Committee consisting of UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office  and the governments of Kenya, Thailand and Uruguay. The Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office is an ex-officio member of the Steering Committee, serving as the administrative interface between investors and the Steering Committee. The NCD Alliance and United for Global Mental Health represent civil society on the Steering Committee. Day-to-day activities are managed by the Health4Life Fund Secretariat and senior staff from UNDP, UNICEF and WHO.

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