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Opinion Piece
Strengthening health systems in communities: the experiences of Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa focuses on the generation of the research outcomes that are based on the organization’s community and or institution based projects that are implemented by the Country Offices across Africa. Such research products are used for advocacy and influence of policy and practice aimed at strengthening health systems especially for communities in Africa. The papers presented in this supplement have been contributed by staff from AMREF Health Africa based across respective country offices. They demonstrate the key findings of the research carried out in the countries and are usefu
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Response to an African-driven health agenda
Africa faces unique health challenges, with nearly 80% of mortality from preventable conditions, rising non-communicable diseases, low health insurance coverage, and a growing dependent population. While these issues are significant, African-led solutions are emerging—such as community health workers, mobile health innovations, cross-sector partnerships, and youth-driven approaches. The Africa Health Agenda International Conference, co-hosted with WHO Africa, showcases these efforts and emphasizes the importance of African leadership in shaping the continent’s health future
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Placing people at the heart of African health systems
Evidence shows that primary healthcare improves health outcomes, equity, and health system efficiency, and that it is the operational strategy for achieving universal health coverage.1 An average 48% of the population in Africa have access to primary healthcare, which means that the healthcare needs of around 615 million Africans are not being met. For universal health coverage to be universal, a shift is urgently needed from health systems designed aro
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