AU health summit calls for political commitment and funding

Accra, Jul 22 (Prensa Latina) Leaders participating in the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Health called for a stronger political commitment and sustainable health funding to safeguard the future of the continent.

July 22, 2026
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Heads of State and Government, health ministers, representatives of AU bodies and the Regional Economic Communities, among other stakeholders, also called for resilient health systems and African-led solutions.

The two-day meeting, being held in Ghana’s capital 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.”

Preliminary outcomes include the adoption of a Declaration on implementing the fully costed AU Roadmap to 2030, a strengthened political commitment to ending AIDS and TB, and reducing maternal mortality.

The debates examine Africa’s progress in addressing major public health challenges, including HIV/AIDS, TB, maternal health, non-communicable diseases, and neglected tropical diseases, as well as promoting equitable access to quality healthcare.

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