The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025), held in Durban under the theme “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Health Security in Africa,” was more than a gathering, it was a continental reckoning. Across four powerful days, delegates called for a new era of health sovereignty anchored in primary health care … [Read more...] about Financing the Future of Health: Lessons from CPHIA 2025 and the Call for Action
Country Voices
Navigating the Changing Donor Landscape: Why Gender Equality Must Remain a Priority in Health Financing
The Risk of Gender Equality Setbacks in Health Financing As donor funding for health shifts and declines, governments across Africa are under immense pressure to mobilize domestic resources and prioritize essential services (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). While this transition is necessary for long-term sustainability, it comes with a significant risk—gender equality … [Read more...] about Navigating the Changing Donor Landscape: Why Gender Equality Must Remain a Priority in Health Financing
Transforming Health Systems From Within: The Power of Government Partnership
The transformation of healthcare systems rarely begins in boardrooms or policy papers – it often starts with frontline experiences. As someone who has spent years working with system catalysts across the globe, I’ve witnessed how personal frustration with systemic barriers can spark revolutionary change in healthcare delivery. Beyond Hospital Walls The story of community … [Read more...] about Transforming Health Systems From Within: The Power of Government Partnership
The U.S. Foreign Aid Suspension: A Public Health Crisis with a Gendered Impact in East & Southern Africa
Introduction: A Policy Decision with Deep Gendered Consequences The recent suspension of U.S. foreign aid is not just a financial setback for health systems in East and Southern Africa—it is a gendered crisis that disproportionately affects women, girls, and community health workers (CHWs). Countries like Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Mali rely heavily on U.S. funding to … [Read more...] about The U.S. Foreign Aid Suspension: A Public Health Crisis with a Gendered Impact in East & Southern Africa
The Gender Case for Investing in Community Health
Community health is fundamental to primary healthcare (PHC), playing a crucial role in delivering essential services to remote populations and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Community Health Workers or Volunteers (CHWs) are central to these efforts, providing vital healthcare services and acting as catalysts for change, addressing deep-rooted issues such as gender … [Read more...] about The Gender Case for Investing in Community Health