Major Sectoral Bodies/Committees
ASEAN Health Sector Calendar 2020 ASEAN Health Sector’s Governance and Implementation Mechanism
The core governance structure of the ASEAN Health Sector comprises three main governing bodies of health cooperation and development, and these are:
- ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting (AHMM) which determines the policies of ASEAN Health and endorses decisions and reports of SOMHD. It meets every two years, as well as organises special meetings as necessary to discuss urgent matters.
- ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting on Health Development (SOMHD) which is responsible for strategic management, and provides guidance on the overall implementation of the APHDA ensuring that all goals and targets are achieved. It is convened at least once a year, while special or additional meetings may be called to discuss urgent matters.
- ASEAN Health Clusters have been established to operationalise the APHDA. The four ASEAN Health Clusters oversee the implementation of the health-related policies and strategic direction set by the AHMM and SOMHD. These are accomplished through the respective Work Programmes from each of the ASEAN Health Clusters. Regional programmes, projects and initiatives addressing the relevant Health Priority needs and gaps common to all the ten AMS are strategically implemented through the lead Ministry of Health with the support of the Health Division of ASEAN Secretariat.
