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The $40 Question: Can Africa Close the Health Financing Gap?

KIGALI, Rwanda – On average, African Health Ministers only have $40 per capita for health expenditure in comparison to $4,000…

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Malawi aligns health reforms with Lusaka agenda to strengthen healthcare system

Malawi Government says it is advancing key health sector reforms by integrating the Lusaka Agenda, a strategic initiative aimed at…

1 year ago

AHAIC 2025: Experts discuss opportunities to enhance immunization gaps in Africa

If coca cola can reach some of the most remote parts of Africa, why can’t life-saving vaccines reach these places,…

1 year ago

‘The Centre Must Hold’: Africa’s Health Leaders Rally for Bold Action

KIGALI, Rwanda – “Sad”, “Worried” and “The centre is shaking”, were some of the reactions of African health leaders to…

1 year ago

With no money, African states told to bank on disease prevention

Kenya and other African nations have been urged to urgently invest in disease prevention and prioritize healthcare needs amid a…

1 year ago

WHO warns of a surge in TB cases and deaths across Africa

World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of a surge in Tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African continent following a radical…

1 year ago

Africa’s Healthcare at a Crossroads: A Wake-Up Call for Self-Reliance amid USAID Cuts

As African health leaders convened this week at the Africa Health Agenda International Conference, a pressing concern loomed over discussions:…

1 year ago

Who Decides? The Contraceptive Conundrum Facing Adolescent Girls in Africa

Access to contraception must be lowered to allow teenage girls to make informed decisions about their bodies, relationships, and futures,…

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Restoring the Dignity for Every Woman: Insights from AHAIC 2025

Obstetric fistula remains one of the most devastating yet preventable childbirth injuries affecting women across Africa. Caused by prolonged, obstructed…

1 year ago

From Crisis to Care: Strengthening Africa’s Health Workforce to Combat Cardiometabolic Diseases

Kigali, Rwanda – March 4, 2025 – Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs), including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, and renal disease, are Africa's significant…

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