The Conference of the States Parties (COSP) is the main policymaking body of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). It supports States parties and signatories in their implementation of the Convention, and gives policy guidance to UNODC to develop and implement anti-corruption activities.

The GNACTA held a critical side event entitled, The Ignored Pandemic: the need for action against corruption in health on 13 December 2023. This event was well attended with over 60 in-person participants and an additional 30 participants online.

Members of GNACTA also submitted a Conference Room Paper, which was also approved.

Further details, including a recording of the event and a copy of the Conference Room Paper can be found below.

Globally, we are off track to achieve the health targets by 2030. Corruption contributes to millions being unable to access life-saving and health-enhancing interventions. It exacerbates rates of out-of-pocket spending on health which contributes to increased rates of poverty. Corruption costs people their lives and can have irreparable effects on public trust in public health institutions.

The UN General Assembly will convene three High-Level Meetings on the topics of pandemic preparedness and response (PPR), universal health coverage (UHC) and on ending tuberculosis during its 78th session (UNGA 78) in New York in September 2023. These present a historic opportunity for world leaders to place health back on the high-level political agenda.

Learn about the work of GNACTA members through our Activities Showcase Webinar Series!

How do we get back money lost to corruption in health? Join our second webinar in partnership with USAID and GNACTA to find out!

In light of the increased global momentum to make political commitments and increase investments in health, it is essential to simultaneously prioritize sustainable, effective anti-corruption, to ensure that money is well spent and achieve better health outcomes as part of overall health systems strengthening efforts.

This event will problematize these critical topics and shed light on the impact of corruption on UHC and pandemic preparedness and response. Join us for an exciting discussion followed by reception! 

Join Transparency International Global Health online as we explore how to best quantify corruption losses within the health sector. This webinar in partnership with USAID and the Global Network for Anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability in Health (GNACTA) will hear from research teams working to pinpoint the cost of corruption within systems, their methodologies and findings.

This webinar will feedback the results of the December meeting and introduce the Strategic Workplan for the 2023-24 period. It also provides those interested with the opportunity to become familiar with the Network and learn how they can get involved.