WHO warns Africa risks losing decades of health gains as external funding declines

The Accra summit is expected to produce a roadmap aimed at improving health financing, strengthening healthcare systems and reducing Africa’s dependence on external support.

He stressed that addressing Africa’s health challenges requires tackling underlying social and economic factors, including poverty, poor education, unsafe water and gender inequality.

He assured African leaders of WHO’s continued partnership through technical support and guidance, but urged governments to take ownership of the continent’s health future.