The Australia–WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2018–2022 sets out a joint vision for the collaborative work of the Australian Government Department of Health and WHO from 2018 to 2022. Australia and WHO have a longstanding relationship, sharing expertise across a wide range of health issues.

Building on an already exceptionally strong relationship, and in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, this Strategy provides a platform at the regional level to further strengthen and guide collaborative efforts to improve health in the Western Pacific Region and beyond in the next five years. This collaboration is underpinned by three key foundations of cooperation: first, WHO contributes to the health of all Australians; second, Australia, facilitated by WHO, contributes to addressing health priorities in the Region and globally, and; third, Australia and WHO work in partnership to promote better health.

The Australia Government is committed to ensuring Australians continue to have access to a world-class health system well into the future through a long-term national health plan built on the foundation of UHC, support for hospitals, a priority on preventive health and mental health, and investments in medical research.

The Australian Government is committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs. Achieving the 2030 Agenda will contribute towards lasting national, regional and global prosperity, productivity and stability, benefitting Australia and the Region.

The Australian Government Department of Health and WHO are jointly committed to this strategic agenda for cooperation, underpinned by the three foundations for cooperation and guided by four strategic priorities.