Strengthening Africa's Health Security

Africa Aware by Chatham House

Jul 17, 202528:27News & Politics

The public health systems in Africa are under growing pressure. The sharp 70% drop in official development assistance (ODA) risks weakening critical health programmes, while a rise in public health emergencies continues...

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