World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on parliamentarians to utilize their legislative and budgetary authority to fortify health systems across Africa. Speaking in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 7, the WHO chief emphasized the necessity of reducing the continent's reliance on foreign aid.
In addition to addressing financial independence, the WHO leadership highlighted the critical need for enhanced preparation against future pandemics. The appeal targets lawmakers' specific institutional powers to drive domestic health sector reforms and secure sustainable local resources.
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