WHO Urges Africa to Address Health Inequities

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The World Health Organisation calls for Africa to tackle health inequities and ensure access to quality health services for all.

The World Health Organisation has raised the need for Africa to address the health inequities among its people, noting that health is not only a fundamental human right but also central to peace and prosperity of the region. The health body noted that many regions in Africa still need help with access to quality essential health services due largely to unfulfilled rights.

Between 2011 and 2021, the number of new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths decreased by 44% and 55%, respectively, across Africa, and the number of TB deaths decreased by 26%. ''In addition, several diseases are on the verge of eradication and elimination, including polio, guinea worm disease, as well as maternal and neonatal tetanus. ''Efforts to accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage, UHC is on.

 

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