Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has been globally defined as; “all people receiving quality health services that meet their needs without exposing them to financial hardship”. Governments play a leading role in the health systems, and public spending is, and must […]
World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on 19th of June to increase public knowledge and awareness on sickle cell disease and the associated challenges that results to patients and their families. It was established in 2008 at the United […]
World Vitiligo Day is celebrated annually on the 25th of June 2022, to not only create awareness but to also recognize the social neglect, bullying, psychological trauma, and disability of those affected by vitiligo. Recognition of this day started as […]
We know that women are the foundation of a healthier world, and that gender equity is critical to ensure women’s health and prosperity. Women in Africa represent slightly over 50% of the continent’s human resources and so women’s health has […]
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to about 15% of the global population, but accounts for more than a quarter of the global disease burden in human and financial costs. This challenge is significant, particularly for the half billion female population on […]
As countries in the African region intensify efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems are being challenged. The consequential disruption of services on the already overstretched health systems, and the deviation of resources from essential sexual and reproductive health […]
“Health innovations continue to play a fundamental role in promoting equitable and quality low-cost solutions addressing existing and arising healthcare issues in developing countries.” By Phidilliah Mwaambi, co-authored by Marloes Kibacha and Nduta Kuria Investment in health innovations not only […]
“In addition to the national- and regional-level roles necessary to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), organisations at the continental level also have a very important role to play in pushing for equitable access to healthcare. The African continent has the […]
On 8th April 2021, Africa Health Business held a discussion on Africa’s readiness for the COVID-19 vaccine, with participants representing Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, COVAX, the Africa CDC, BroadReach, Astral Aviation and Amref. The experts on the panel gave a […]
Meticulous planning is key to ensuring the COVID-19 vaccines reach all priority groups, wherever they are, in every single African country. Ms. Kaushal Shah This article looks at: Challenges in vaccine access, procurement, financing, delivery and uptake Public-private partnerships and […]
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