NewzWorld Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for increased health sovereignty in Africa during an address in Namibia on August 20. He emphasized the necessity for the continent to reduce its reliance on external resources to ensure sustainable healthcare systems.
The appeal comes amid a period of global funding cuts, highlighting a strategic shift toward regional self-sufficiency. By advocating for reduced dependency, the WHO aims to strengthen Africa's capacity to manage its own health infrastructure and respond to future crises independently.
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