- The African Union Commission was urged on August 18, 2023, to assist with the implementation of regional programs across the continent.
- High-level African leaders and organizations discuss promoting peace, economic development, and global policy goals.
- The AUC is actively working to unite and galvanize the nations of Africa towards a shared future.
African Leaders Call for Stronger Domestic Financing to Combat Malaria
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What happened
High-level African leaders convened with the African Union Commission, Gavi, and WHO leadership to discuss the continent's malaria crisis. Leaders called for stronger domestic financing and multisectoral action to accelerate malaria elimination, urging member states to institutionalize malaria financing within national budgets.
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Why it matters
Africa accounts for 94% of global malaria cases and 95% of malaria deaths, and progress toward elimination has stalled. The crisis is compounded by financing shortfalls, falling official development assistance for health in Africa, and growing resistance to medicines.
The African Union Commission is actively working to unite and galvanize the nations of Africa towards a shared future, often discussing global policy goals and economic development.
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Who's involved
- African Union CommissionThe African Union Commission hosted the side event where leaders made their calls for financing reform.
- Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus leads the World Health Organization, which is involved in the malaria crisis discussions.
- GAVIGavi is a partner in the discussions, facing pressure due to shortfalls in recent replenishments.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- GAVISpeculative
Gavi might face pressure on its funding model and operational sustainability in Africa due to shortfalls in recent replenishments.
- AfricaSpeculative
Africa might face increased health costs and reduced public health investment due to critical financing shortfalls.
- African Union CommissionSpeculative
The African Union Commission might face challenges to its operational mandate as leaders call for systemic financing changes.
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The entities involved
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Africa
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African Union Commission
Executive branch of the African Union
Related events
- AUDA-NEPAD drives the agenda for African health sovereignty.
- The 78th World Health Assembly discussions took place in Geneva, where the African Union represented Africa and its interests in global health.
- Malaria research in Africa is crucial for global health, highlighting the risks of disease spillover and the need for global health preparedness.
- Togo spearheaded the resolution on behalf of the African Group, leading discussions on behalf of Africa and receiving commendation for its leadership.
- Japan and African leaders coordinated efforts to push for urgent structural reforms within the UN.