Universal Health Coverage

Only 48% in Africa get needed healthcare services

KIGALI, Rwanda (AA) – With a population of about 1.3 billion, only 48% (approximately 615 million people) of Africa’s population…

3 years ago

‘Africa’s health-for-all agenda derailed by pandemic, financing gap’

The attainment of universal health coverage (UHC) in Africa is in peril due to disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic…

3 years ago

African health summit roots for investments to boost action on disease burden

NAIROBI, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2021 wrapped up on Thursday evening with a…

3 years ago

New index measures health system sustainability to advance UHC

The FutureProofing Healthcare initiative, an initiative designed to enable data-driven dialogue about the future of healthcare, has launched the Africa…

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African experts root for digital tools to boost action on disease burden

Sub-Saharan African countries should leverage digital tools and innovations to strengthen response to a growing burden of infectious and non-communicable…

3 years ago

State of UHC in Africa Report outlined path to achieving health for all on the Continent

The independent Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) Commission on Monday unveiled the State of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in…

3 years ago

Africans push on in drive for universal healthcare

A quest to achieve universal health coverage in Africa has gathered momentum despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to…

3 years ago

Universal Health Coverage faces still a mirage in Africa

The attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya just like in the rest of Africa is a still a…

3 years ago

Africa's health-for-all agenda derailed by pandemic, financing gap: report

NAIROBI, March 9 (Xinhua) -- The attainment of universal health coverage (UHC) in Africa is in peril due to disruptions…

3 years ago

Nigeria ranks 14th of 18 countries with poor health system; trails Rwanda, as South Africa tops

  By Chioma Obinna Despite spirited attempts to improve the fortunes of the healthcare sector, Nigeria has been ranked among…

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