The ECSA Health Community is an intergovernmental organization of 10 East and Central African countries established in 1974 to promote regional collaboration on health issues. ECSA facilitates the generation and use of health data in member countries through various initiatives. One example is a three-country survey on Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour that identified barriers to its use. ECSA disseminated the survey results, developed action plans with stakeholders, and will support implementation and follow up through regional advocacy forums to report on country progress. ECSA also conducts other surveys and assessments on health issues to inform policies and programs in the region.

5. ECSA Regional Advocacy Support Mechanism Needs identification Refinement of priorities Sharing and consensus Prioritization, policy buy-in & advocacy Political/policy level endorsement and commitment Demonstration of impact 1. Member states needs 2. Experts networks 3. Forum for Best Practices 6. Implementation of HMC resolutions 5. ECSA Health Ministers conference (HMC) 4. Directors joint Consultative Committee (DJCC) Needs Data Evidence Adoption Scale up