Chairpersons of AU Commission calls for advancing Africa's health agenda
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, called for a decisive shift from commitments to implementation in advancing Africa's health agenda at the AU Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra. He reiterated that the AU Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond was Africa's implementation compact, designed to end AIDS, eliminate preventable maternal and child deaths, combat communicable and non-communicable diseases, strengthen resilient health systems, and advance Universal Health Coverage.
The two-day high-level summit was hosted by President John Dramani Mahama and brought together African Heads of State, including President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, and President Romuald Wadagni of Benin. The summit's theme was "Advancing Justice, Equity and Universal Health Coverage: Ending AIDS, TB, Improving Maternal Health, Addressing Endemic Non-Communicable and Neglected Tropical Diseases and Conditions in Africa." Mr. Youssouf stated that Africa's health sovereignty depends on stronger domestic financing, local manufacturing of medicines and vaccines, robust regulatory systems, research and innovation, and sustained political leadership. He appealed to AU Member States to translate the Accra Declaration and national pledges into measurable action.
Quick Summary
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for a decisive shift from commitments to implementation in
Summary - read the full story for complete context.
Image: MyJoyOnline
GhanaFront aggregates news from trusted sources. Click to read the original article.
Keywords
Explore related tagsMore from MyJoyOnline
Related Stories
More from Health
Government brings home remains of Ghanaian killed in alleged South Africa mob attack
Discover the ongoing efforts by the Ghanaian government following the tragic death of a citizen in South Africa.
1d ago•
![Check out current state of Accra Airport VIP Lounge as it nears completion [Photos]](https://ghanafront.com/storage/images/2026/09/check-out-current-state-of-accra-airport-vip-lounge-as-it-nears-completion-photos-e1711fb8-card.webp)
