Who We Are

A Global Community Where Countries Lead, Learn, and Innovate Together to Shape the Future of UHC

The Joint Learning Network for Universal Health Coverage (JLN) is a global community of health practitioners, policymakers, and institutions working together to accelerate progress toward UHC. Unlike traditional networks, the JLN is member-driven — countries define the challenges, share solutions, and shape the global learning agenda.

44Member Countries
15+Years of Peer Learning
100+Knowledge Products
1B+People Reached

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2010
Founded
JLN collaborative workshop
JLN country engagement — Malawi
Our Story

Member-Driven. Country-Led. Global Impact.

Unlike traditional networks, the JLN is member-driven — countries define the challenges, share solutions, and shape the global learning agenda. Through practitioner-to-practitioner learning, the JLN transforms individual country experiences into collective global progress.

JLN’s approach emphasises peer learning, experimentation, and adaptation to country contexts. The tools and policies developed through the network support more effective and equitable health system design — contributing to improved access to quality health services with financial protection for billions worldwide.

Multilateral Workshops & Learning Exchanges

Regular in-person and virtual sessions connecting policymakers across member nations for structured peer learning.

Co-Created Knowledge Products

Tools, frameworks, and playbooks developed collaboratively and field-tested across diverse health system contexts.

Safe Haven for Honest Dialogue

A trusted, non-competitive space where practitioners share failures and successes without judgment.
Global Reach

44 Member Countries

JLN members span Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & North Africa, Europe, and the Americas — each bringing unique health system experience to the network.

Botswana flag Botswana
Burkina Faso flag Burkina Faso
Côte d'Ivoire flag Côte d'Ivoire
Ethiopia flag Ethiopia
The Gambia flag The Gambia
Ghana flag Ghana
Kenya flag Kenya
Liberia flag Liberia
Mali flag Mali
Namibia flag Namibia
Nigeria flag Nigeria
Senegal flag Senegal
Somalia flag Somalia
South Africa flag South Africa
South Sudan flag South Sudan
Sudan flag Sudan
Bangladesh flag Bangladesh
Bhutan flag Bhutan
Cambodia flag Cambodia
China flag China
India flag India
Indonesia flag Indonesia
Japan flag Japan
Lao PDR flag Lao PDR
Malaysia flag Malaysia
Mongolia flag Mongolia
Myanmar flag Myanmar
Pakistan flag Pakistan
Philippines flag Philippines
South Korea flag South Korea
Vietnam flag Vietnam
Bahrain flag Bahrain
Egypt flag Egypt
Lebanon flag Lebanon
Morocco flag Morocco
Saudi Arabia flag Saudi Arabia
Yemen flag Yemen
Colombia flag Colombia
Mexico flag Mexico
Peru flag Peru
Kosovo flag Kosovo
Moldova flag Moldova
Tajikistan flag Tajikistan
Ukraine flag Ukraine
People

JLN Team

44 Countries · 5 Regions
Ebrahim Al Nawakhtha
Ebrahim Al Nawakhtha
Steering Group Convener; Secretary General, Supreme Council of Health
Bahrain
Dinash Aravind
Dinash Aravind
Co-Convener; Senior Principal Assistant Director, Health Transformation Office, MoH
Malaysia
Ali Ghufron Mukti
Ali Ghufron Mukti
Co-Convener; President Director, Social Security Administering Body for Health
Indonesia
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Ruby Aileen Mensah
Director, Strategic Purchasing, National Health Insurance Authority
Ghana
Muluken Argaw (MD, MPhil)
Muluken Argaw (MD, MPhil)
Strategic Affairs Executive Office Lead, Federal Ministry of Health
Ethiopia
Roderick M. Napulan
Roderick M. Napulan
Director IV, Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau, Department of Health
Philippines
Nguyen Khanh Phuong
Nguyen Khanh Phuong
Director, Health Strategy & Policy Institute, Ministry of Health
Vietnam
Serigne Mbaye
Serigne Mbaye
Secretary General, Ministry of Health and Social Action
Senegal
Uzoma Nwankwo
Uzoma Nwankwo
Country Head, Health Financing, Equity and Investment, Federal Ministry of Health
Nigeria
Samson Kuhora
Samson Kuhora
Deputy Director, Social Health Authority / PSC
Kenya
Noni Gachuhi
Noni Gachuhi
Senior Program Officer, Exemplars in Global Health
Gates Foundation
Somil Nagpal
Somil Nagpal
Lead Health Specialist, Global Practice on Health, Nutrition & Population
World Bank
Saurav Bhattrai
Saurav Bhattrai
Team Lead, openIMIS / GIZ Global Alliances for Social Protection
GIZ
Rahul Reddy
Rahul Reddy
Executive Director, JLN
Amref Health Africa
Ejlal AlAlawi
Ejlal AlAlawi
CEO of Primary Care, Primary Care Health Center
Bahrain
H.E Chan Narith
H.E Chan Narith
Secretary General, National Social Protection Council
Cambodia
Muluken Argaw
Muluken Argaw
Strategic Affairs Executive Office Lead, Federal Ministry of Health
Ethiopia
Nancy Njeru
Nancy Njeru
Director, Health Financing, Digital Health, Policy & Research Standards, MoH
Kenya
Bounfeng Phoummalyas
Bounfeng Phoummalyas
Minister of Health
Lao PDR
Randa Sami Hamadeh
Randa Sami Hamadeh
Head of Primary Healthcare, Ministry of Public Health
Lebanon
George Jacobs
George Jacobs
Assistant Minister for Policy and Planning, MoH
Liberia
Enna Hanafiah
Enna Hanafiah
Director of Planning Division, MoH
Malaysia
Oyuntsetseg Purev
Oyuntsetseg Purev
Head of Policy and Planning Department, MoH
Mongolia
Abdelouhab Belmadani
Abdelouhab Belmadani
Director of Planning and Financial Resources, MoH
Morocco
Phuong Khanh Nguyen
Phuong Khanh Nguyen
Director, Health Strategy and Policy Institute
Vietnam
Pak Ali Ghufron Mukti
Pak Ali Ghufron Mukti
President Director, Social Security Administering Body for Health
Indonesia
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Mary Jean S. Lim
Project Development Officer IV, ILED, PhilHealth
Philippines
Serigne Mbaye
Serigne Mbaye
Secretary General, Ministry of Health and Social Action
Senegal
Adolfo Martinez Valle
Adolfo Martinez Valle
Professor, Center for Research in Policies, Population and Health, UNAM
Mexico
Rahul Reddy
Rahul Reddy
Executive Director, JLN
Amref Health Africa
Tushar Mokashi
Tushar Mokashi
Technical Lead, JLN
Amref Health Africa
James Soki
James Soki
Country Engagement & Technical Initiatives Specialist
Amref Health Africa
Titus K Kisangau
Titus K Kisangau
Communications Officer, JLN
Amref Health Africa
Jane Nyambura
Jane Nyambura
Program Officer, Support Function, JLN
Amref Health Africa
Magnus Lindelow
Magnus Lindelow
Lead Economist
World Bank
Naina Ahluwalia
Naina Ahluwalia
Consultant — focal point
World Bank
Mahlet Gizaw
Mahlet Gizaw
Health Specialist
World Bank
Marelize Gorgens
Marelize Gorgens
Senior M&E Specialist
World Bank
Zarko Palankov
Zarko Palankov
Technical Facilitator
World Bank
Agnes Munyua
Agnes Munyua
Technical Facilitator
Results for Development
Amanda Folsom
Amanda Folsom
Technical Facilitator
Results for Development
Jonty Roland
Jonty Roland
Technical Facilitator
Aceso Global
Sara Wilhelmsen
Sara Wilhelmsen
Consultant
Mgmt. Sciences for Health
Membership Value

Why Join the JLN?

By joining the JLN, your country becomes part of a trusted platform where practical experience transforms into actionable knowledge — and your priorities help define what the network learns and develops.

Shape the Global UHC Learning Agenda

Your country's priorities help define what the network learns and develops. Lead country-driven learning initiatives, influence global UHC knowledge products, and share your innovations with peers worldwide.

  • Lead JLN discussion groups with technical expert support
  • Contribute to global UHC knowledge products
  • Host knowledge exchanges and webinars
  • Submit country success stories for global visibility

Connect with a Global Network of Health Leaders

The JLN brings together practitioners and policymakers from 44 countries to solve real-world health system challenges, transforming individual country experiences into collective global progress.

  • Exchange practical solutions grounded in country experience
  • Build partnerships across regions and health systems
  • Learn from peers navigating similar UHC challenges
  • Contribute to a growing global knowledge base

Grow Your Expertise. Strengthen Your Impact.

Membership provides ongoing opportunities to learn, connect, and apply emerging knowledge directly to national health priorities.

  • Participate in virtual and in-person learning activities
  • Engage in technical workshops and global dialogues
  • Access emerging tools and approaches for advancing UHC
  • Strengthen professional networks with health system leaders

Increase Global Visibility and Recognition

JLN membership connects your institution and country to a global platform of health system innovators. Your country's journey toward UHC deserves to be seen, shared, and amplified.

  • Greater visibility among global health partners and donors
  • Opportunities to showcase successful reforms and innovations
  • Participate as technical experts in global discussions
  • Access a network of partners for knowledge exchange
How to Participate

Membership Pathways

The JLN offers two membership pathways designed to match the level of engagement that best fits your country or institution. Active Associate Members may transition to Full Membership, unlocking additional opportunities.

Full Membership

Lead, Influence, and Collaborate

Full members are countries and institutions with a strong commitment to actively contributing to the JLN community. Full members may be represented on the JLN Steering Group, helping shape membership decisions, technical priorities, and the future direction of the network.

Expectations
  • Participate actively in JLN learning activities
  • Contribute to discussions and knowledge product development
  • Share experiences through case studies and peer exchanges
  • Host learning visits and study tours
  • Establish a Country Core Group for national coordination
Benefits
  • Invitations to JLN Technical Initiative activities
  • Participation in sponsored workshops and in-person events
  • Support to strengthen Country Core Groups
  • Access to member-only webinars and moderated discussions
  • Opportunities to contribute to global UHC decision-making
Associate Membership

Start Your Learning Journey

Associate membership provides countries and institutions an entry point into the JLN community. It is the ideal starting point for countries exploring peer learning and UHC collaboration at the global level.

Expectations
  • Participate in webinars and online learning exchanges
  • Contribute feedback to JLN knowledge products
  • Share country experiences and innovations
  • Provide member profiles and country case studies
  • Build national networks through Country Core Groups
Benefits
  • Access to the global JLN community
  • Invitations to webinars and virtual learning activities
  • Opportunities to participate in selected in-person events
  • Priority consideration for Full Membership opportunities
Active Associate Members may transition to Full Membership

Get Started

Become Part of the JLN Community

The JLN welcomes new Associate Members on a rolling basis. Every country has valuable lessons to share — join a global movement turning practical experience into stronger health systems.

Download the Prospective Member Packet

Review the full membership information, expectations, and guidance.

Complete the Membership Application Form

Submit your country’s completed application using the documents on the right.

Submit an Expression of Interest Letter

Include a formal EOI letter from your institution expressing interest in joining.

Application Review

Your application is reviewed at the next JLN Steering Group meeting.

Membership Documents

Download the documents you need to apply for JLN membership. Available in five languages.

Membership Application Form

Complete the official JLN membership application to begin your journey.

Download — English

Sample Letter for Expression of Interest (EOI)

Use this template to draft your institution's official letter of interest.

Download — English

JLN Application Packet

Full guidance on membership criteria, expectations, and benefits for prospective members.

Download — English

Membership Application Form

Download — Arabic

Sample Letter for EOI

Download — Arabic

JLN Application Packet

Download — Arabic

Membership Application Form

Download — Spanish

Sample Letter for EOI

Download — Spanish

JLN Application Packet

Download — Spanish

Membership Application Form

Download — French

Sample Letter for EOI

Download — French

JLN Application Packet

Download — French

Membership Application Form

Download — Russian

Sample Letter for EOI

Download — Russian

JLN Application Packet

Download — Russian

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