The thematic workshop on health and the environment for the finalization of the Action Plan for the Environment Initiative of the New Partnership for Africa's Development was held in Dakar, Senegal, 17-18 February 2003. The meeting had before it the following documents: The framework of an Action Plan for the Environment Initiative of the New Partnership for Africa's Development as adopted by the 91 Meeting of AMCEN as well as a background document on health and the environment.