AU extraordinary health summit begins

Accra, Jul 21 (Prensa Latina) The African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Health, a high-level meeting that steps up the continent's efforts to strengthen health systems and move forward with universal coverage, began in Ghana.

July 21, 2026
10:18

The two-day meeting brings together African heads of State and Government, health ministers, and representatives of AU bodies and the Regional Economic Communities, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) stated.

Development partners, civil society organizations, youth representatives, and the private sector are also participating under the theme “Advancing Justice, Equity, and Universal Health Coverage: Ending AIDS and TB, Improving Maternal Health, and Addressing Endemic Non-communicable and Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa.”

Tuesday’s agenda includes a preparatory meeting with ministers, senior government officials, technical experts, and development partners to develop recommendations that will be submitted for consideration by heads of State and Government.

The Africa CDC noted that the summit will strengthen the political commitment to improving health outcomes across the continent.

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