Academic Dr. Yaw Bediako saw firsthand how Africa’s best scientists had to leave the continent to find funding. With the launch of his biotech startup Yemaachi Biotech, Yaw Bediako decided to change that. More: gates.ly/3Xd7W4R

The UHC2030 was invited to the TICAD Ministerial meeting, which opened today in Tokyo. Speaking at Plenary I on “Society: Realizing a Sustainable Future”, I thanked Japan for their unwavering commitment to health systems strengthening and universal health coverage, bilateral

Grateful to have represented UHC2030 at the thematic side event organized by AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development African Union and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance on the sides of the MOFA of Japan 外務省（MOFA）× TICAD（アフリカ開発会議）【Official】. I called on the private sector to assess and address the African “market failures” that prevent the access of needed

That's fascinating: despite the narrative about reduced FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in China, the country actually surged from 7th to 3rd place globally in the 2024 Kearney FDI Confidence Index compared to 2023 (kearney.com/service/global…). It is now ahead of countries like

As they convene in Brazzaville this week, African Ministers of Health will elect a new WHO Regional Director, from a pool of four male candidates. My advice to them is: vote wisely. #AFRO needs a leader. An inspiring leader. Someone who is visionary, compassionate, confident,

The high-level dialogue, opening with Minister Keizo Takemi’s 武見 敬三（自民党 参議院議員・東京） special remarks, was moderated by Mr. Kodera to discuss how to increase health and medical budgets in African countries, effectively utilize available funds, promote collaboration among relevant

My heartfelt congratulations Faustine Ndugulile, on your election as the next WHO Regional Director for Africa “to steer Africa towards a healthier future and foster solutions for health and wellbeing for all”. I was very pleased to hear your : - analysis on “the need to renew,

According to the NYT Africa’s “foreign debt reached $1.1 trillion in 2023. 2 dozen countries have excessive debt according to the African Development Bank. And roughly 900 m people live in countries that spend more on interest payments than on health care or education”.

Thank you TRUE Africa for the opportunity to share my views on how we could leapfrog equitable access to quality health care in Africa. Money alone is not the solution. I am particularly pleased by the effort to break the language barrier which keeps us artificially apart.

#ICYMI - #CPHIA2024 is now accepting applications for side events. Learn more and apply today at cphia2024.com/side-events/

A united voice from Africa is critical to the pandemic treaty negotiations. Without systemic changes, the world risks repeating the mistakes of Covid-19. While negotiating for potential mpox vaccine doses to protect high-risk populations, countries should invest in and deploy

I am excited to be speaking, tomorrow, to young people from Portuguese-speaking countries, as they organize their 2nd Regional Conference on “Youth, Peace, Democracy and Development” in Cabo-Verde. I will be addressing their health needs and challenges and give them a piece of

Hope to see you in Berlin! All speakers, hosts, topics & more are just one click away in our program at conference.worldhealthsummit.org/Program/WHS2024 👉Ready to be part of #WHS2024? Register for Oct. 13-15 now: conference.worldhealthsummit.org

The sad side of the story is that we are leaving our children behind. We can and should do more, better and faster.

“The latest Global Monitoring Report on UHC showed that, in 2021, about half of the world's population—4.5 billion people—lacked access to essential health services. In 2019, the same report shows that about 2 billion people experienced financial hardship due to out-of-pocket

#RIPRebeccaCheptegei #JusticeForRebecca 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

Totally unacceptable! Rest in Power, Rebecca.

We also call on “Governments to build equitable and resilient health systems that can withstand external shocks and are equipped with a well-trained #healthworkforce that works in decent and safe conditions. Policies and programmes should be designed to eliminate