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Zambia has raised concern over dwindling health financing in Africa, with Official Development Assistance (ODA) reducing by 70 percent.
The county’s Health Minister, Dr. Elijah Muchima, also highlighted that domestic investments was still falling short of the Abuja target of 15 percent to the health sector.
Muchima said this at the Fourth Session of the Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (ReSCO) Meeting, hosted by the Malawian government on Thursday in Lilongwe.
This meeting was held under the leadership of Dr. Michael Biswick Usi, Malawian Vice President with the theme “One Region, One Health, One Future.”
He emphasized in a statement the urgent need for regional collaboration to tackle health threats that know no borders, such as Ebola, Marburg, COVID-19, cholera, and Mpox.
“Africa doesn’t need another wake-up call; what we need is action,” Muchima who serves as the Chairperson of the Africa CDC Governing Board said.
He reminded delegates that no country was safe until all were safe, reinforcing the critical role of solidarity and joint action in protecting Africa’s future.
Muchima further acknowledged the unwavering leadership of Africa CDC Director General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, whose commitment continues to inspire the continent toward a resilient and self-reliant health future.
“We gather here not just as ministers, but as custodians of our people’s health. Let us forge an unbreakable bond, ignite a beacon of hope, and chart a path toward a healthier, more prosperous Africa for generations to come,” he said.
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