Ethiopia: Ethiopia Calls for African Unity to Secure Health Sovereignty
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba has called for stronger continental cooperation and collective action to safeguard Africa's health sovereignty and build resilient health systems.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba has urged African nations to deepen unity and collective action to safeguard the continent's health sovereignty, as outlined during the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC76). Speaking alongside WHO Regional Director for Africa Prof. Mohamed Janabi, Dr. Mekdes highlighted the importance of transitioning from a curative to a preventive approach in healthcare, emphasizing physical activity's role in combating both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
The duo kicked off a symbolic health walk at the Adwa Victory Memorial, ending at Meskel Square, advocating for a culture of teamwork and solidarity to enhance health services across Africa. Dr. Mekdes stressed that translating discussions into practical solutions is crucial, urging African countries to demonstrate mutual support and solidarity.
Prof. Janabi echoed the sentiment, stating that Africa's collective strength lies in unity, describing coordinated continental action as a long-term investment in the continent's health future. The RC76 session in Addis Ababa convenes health leaders to tackle the continent's health challenges through prevention, resilience, solidarity, and health sovereignty.
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