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29 Apr Africa Must Act Now: Domestic Resource Mobilisation for HIV in the Face of a Funding Freeze.

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At the recent International Steering Committee meeting in Accra, Dr. David Pagwesese Parirenyatwa, President of both the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) and ICASA 2025, made an urgent appeal: sustainable domestic financing must be central to ICASA’s agenda. His remarks follow the recent U.S....

22 Apr South Africa at a Crossroads: A Call for Self-Reliance in a Shifting Funding Landscape.

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In March 2025, the South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Ronald Lamola, made headlines for his speech in Parliament, on the “Motion: USA decision to cut USAID funding and the response thereto,”-speaking frankly about the continent’s reliance on foreign aid. Citing vaccine...

15 Apr Turning the Tide: Africa CDC’s Strategy to Fill Health Funding Gaps is a Call for Sustained Domestic Action, Not Charity.

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Africa CDC’s message is unequivocal: Africa must step up domestic financing for health. While global partners continue to play a vital role, only two AU Member States currently meet the Abuja target of allocating at least 15% of national budgets to health. Dr. Kaseya is...

08 Apr Nigeria’s Proactive Response to USAID Funding Freeze: A Model for Sustainable Health Financing.

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In February 2025, Nigerian officials launched a multi-ministerial committee tasked with developing a transition and sustainability plan for health programs previously supported by USAID. This committee, comprising representatives from the ministries of finance, health, and environment, aims to secure new financial support and safeguard patients...

25 Mar The Role of the African Union in Sustained Domestic Financing for Health:

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The adoption of the AU Roadmap to 2030 & Beyond signals a new era in Africa’s health financing agenda. However, the work is far from over. It is now up to governments, policymakers, and advocates to translate commitments into tangible investments. Africa REACH invites you to...

18 Mar Best Practices in Domestic Resource Mobilisation: How Botswana Leverages its Natural Wealth for Health

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When we talk about health financing in Africa, the conversation often centres on external funding. While international investment plays a significant role, there are powerful examples of how African nations are mobilising domestic resources to build sustainable health systems. Take the Republic of Botswana for example: Through...

18 Mar There has never been a more urgent time for Domestic Resource Mobilisation than now!

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The recent US funding freeze has revealed a critical gap in Africa’s HIV response- a gap that cannot be ignored any longer. An article by award-winning journalist and Africa REACH Leadership Council Member, Leon Lidigu, highlights how Nairobi is grappling with a condom shortage that...

13 Aug Implementing Adolescent Health Services at the Facility Level

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With support from Africa REACH, Latkings conducted a stakeholders' meeting graced by diverse partners such Pastors, Teachers, policy makers, facility personnel, beneficiaries, foot soldiers and advocates. Together, they discussed the importance of planning and implementing adolescent health services at the facility level. Progress and impact...

13 Aug Latkings Outreach Advocates conduct feasibility studies at Adolescent Friendly Spaces

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Embarking on a mission for change, Latkings Advocates delved into the heart of Zambia's youth health landscape. From scrutinizing government policies to hands-on exploration of adolescent-friendly spaces, we're unveiling the stories of young voices. Our goal? To ignite meaningful dialogues with policymakers, reshaping policies to...

Young people pose for a photo shoot after a discussion on various issues that affect them

07 Aug Latkings Advocacy Team Addresses Non-Adherence in Adolescents

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On 17th October, 2023, the Latkings Advocacy Team visited Chipata Level One Hospital and met with local adolescents to discuss and learn about the challenges young people face in accessing vital services, particularly in light of the increasing non-adherence to ARVs among adolescents. Their visit is one...