The theme for PAWD 2025, “Advancing Social and Economic Justice for African Women through Reparations”, reminds us of the critical need to address systemic social and economic
From 21-23 July 2025, health experts, government leaders, advocates and civil society convened in Kampala, Uganda for a landmark event: the first high-level continental meeting on
In recent years, Ghana has taken bold steps toward strengthening its health financing framework, aligning with the broader continental call for domestic resource mobilisation and d
Rwanda is proving that sustainable health financing is not just aspirational, it is achievable! With declining global health support and abrupt funding cuts from major donors Afric
From 3-5 June 2025, Africa REACH joined regional and global partners in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the annual ViiV Healthcare Breakthrough Partnership Meeting. The gathering brought t
Rwanda is proving that sustainable health financing is not just aspirational, it is achievable! With declining global health support and abrupt funding cuts from major donors Afric
In May 2025, a significant milestone was reached in Africa’s health sovereignty journey: for the first time in its history, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malari
Until recently, Zambia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) faced systemic gaps in health financing governance. Through support from the Advance Domestic Health Financing (ADHF) project, i
Malawi is making significant strides in prioritising health within its national agenda. The 2024/25 fiscal year marks a historic shift as the government allocates a substantial por
In February 2019, a defining moment in Africa’s health financing journey was born. The African Union, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, convened the inaugural Africa
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 ur
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 decisio
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 m
On 27 March 2025, Africa REACH hosted a strategic virtual convening that brought together members of the Leadership Council and Friends & Partners Group (FPG). The meeting marked a
In February 2025, Nigerian officials launched a multi-ministerial committee tasked with developing a transition and sustainability plan for health programs previously supported by
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, policymake
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 examp
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 REAC
Africa REACH is inviting proposals from organisations based in South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire that are working on evidence-based advocacy for access to long-acting options for HI
ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Pfizer and Shionogi as shareholders, today announced that the European Commission has authorised Voca
On 12 December 2024, in commemoration of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, Africa REACH and AIDS Healthcare Foundation Africa (AHF Africa) co-hosted a high-impact webinar addres
Africa REACH Newsletter – Latest Updates & Advocacy Highlights for November 2024.
Africa REACH recently launched its Friends and Partners Group (FPG) on the margins of the International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR, and HIV, held in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop
In September 2024, Africa REACH had the opportunity to participate in the annual ViiV Pediatric Breakthrough Partnership Meeting in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, from 16–19 September
The Africa REACH Call to Action on Ending AIDS in Children in Africa is a collaboration between African-led and African-based organizations, aimed at reigniting the conversation on
With support from Africa REACH, Latkings conducted a stakeholders' meeting graced by diverse partners such Pastors, Teachers, policy makers, facility personnel, beneficiaries, foot
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 ado
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
The Lusaka District Health Office is concerned with the high number of adolescents dropping out of care at various points along the treatment pathway. Sister Ntitima Phiri who is F
As we commemorate Pan-African Women’s Day, we are reminded of the significant strides we have made towards gender equality and women’s empowerment on our continent. However, we