Africa’s Health Crisis Isn’t a Mystery

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For years, the world has treated Africa’s health emergencies as episodic tragedies rather than the predictable outcomes of chronic neglect. Pledges of aid are made, high-profile visits are staged, and yet the continent’s most basic health needs remain unmet. What Africa requires is not another round of promises but a sustained, strategic commitment to strengthening systems that have been fragile for generations.

Africa’s health challenges are not confined to a single disease or region.