Africa must fund its own health systems to achieve universal healthcare – African Union Commissioner for Health

African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Ambassador Amma Twum-Amoah, has called on African governments to increase domestic investment in healthcare, warning that the continent cannot continue to rely heavily on external donors to build resilient health systems.

The dialogue, held under the theme "Advancing Africa's Health Agenda through Domestic Financing, Accountability and Strategic Innovations," brought together ministers, policymakers, regional economic communities, development partners, private sector leaders and global health experts to explore practical solutions for sustainable health financing across the continent.

The dialogue examined ways African governments, regional institutions and development partners can better align political commitments with financing and implementation to accelerate progress towards universal health coverage and stronger, more resilient health systems by 2030.