Overview

The Joint Learning Network for Universal Health Coverage (JLN) is a country-driven global network of policymakers and practitioners who share experiences, facilitate peer-to-peer learning, and co-develop practical tools to advance universal health coverage (UHC).

Founded in 2009 with six member countries, the JLN has grown to 41 full and associate members, working together to co-create actionable resources that countries can adapt to their own UHC challenges.

In 2018, the JLN Steering Group selected MSH to serve as Network Manager under a grant agreement with the Gates Foundation. From 2018-2023, MSH led network coordination, management, partnerships, and stewardship in close collaboration with the Steering Group, which included the Gates Foundation and the World Bank.

The JLN’s model—a global platform of, for, and by UHC leaders—aligned closely with MSH’s mission to strengthen health systems, close the gap between knowledge and action, and advance equitable access to care.

In September 2025, MSH entered into a new partnership with Amref Health Africa, the current JLN Network Manager, to serve as Technical Facilitator for the Contracting Implementation Learning Lab—a 12-month initiative that strengthens local capacity for government-led contracting mechanisms, particularly for TB services, through peer-driven learning and technical excellence.

For more information, contact: Dr. Alexandra Emilien: Dr. Alexandra Emilien