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From equitable pandemic response to climate justice, Africa has the potential to recalibrate outdated global systems, realign priorities, and firmly place the continent’s interests at the heart of international decision-making.
Decades of inequality and fragmented governance have eroded public trust in health systems. Leaders must rebuild faith by addressing past failures, championing transparency, and empowering communities as central players in Africa’s health future.
Advances in AI, smartphone access, and digital infrastructure present unparalleled opportunities to revolutionize Africa’s health systems and equity. We must explore how digital public infrastructure (DPI) can propel Africa to the forefront of global health innovation, transforming access, service delivery, and health outcomes across the continent.Â
Africa has been consistently marginalized in global health, facing barriers in access to vaccines, essential health products, and infrastructure. This session will focus on actionable strategies to reform the global health architecture, empowering African nations to boost local manufacturing, lead in health innovation, respond swiftly to crises, and reduce reliance on international supply chains for a more self-sufficient health future.
Patriarchal norms and gender inequality continue to block access to essential healthcare for women and gender minorities across Africa. Examining how cultural and social barriers impact health outcomes, exploring strategies to embed gender equity in health policies, and building inclusive healthcare systems will put us on track for a more just and equitable Africa.
A call for bold reforms and innovative local funding solutions to transform the continent’s health independence.
Explores adaptive health solutions in crises, focusing on immunization, sanitation, food security, and mental well-being to protect the vulnerable.
Examines pathways to strengthen and support a resilient workforce, highlighting the potential of Africa’s young talent in shaping the continent’s healthcare future.
Amplifies the role of a unified, youth-led African voice in driving climate action, influencing global forums like COP, and leveraging mechanisms like the Loss and Damage Fund to secure a just and resilient future.
Underscores the role of localization and collaborations in transforming health, empowering youth, and advancing community-centered solutions to accelerate Africa’s health and development goals.
Examines ways to merge ancient wisdom with contemporary health approaches to enhance care, preserve cultural heritage, and benefit future generations.Â
Explores how indigenous practices and continent-led knowledge can bolster Africa’s food security, highlighting sustainable agriculture, infrastructure, and the role of youth in building a resilient, food-secure future.
Addresses the urgent need to reach zero-dose children and prevent disease resurgence, exploring targeted strategies to overcome barriers in marginalized communities, strengthen health equity, and combat vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
Delves into strategies to counter misinformation in the digital age, examining its root causes and showcasing interventions that build trust and leverage Africa’s young population to promote reliable health information and safeguard public health.
Ten years on, this session assesses Africa’s progress and remaining gaps in pandemic preparedness to bolster resilience against future threats.Â
Tackles stigma’s impact on health by engaging community leaders and health advocates in strategies to shift perceptions, promote inclusion, and empower marginalized groups to seek care without fear.
Amid historic Global South leadership such as the G20, this session highlights how South-South partnerships in health innovation and manufacturing can advance sustainable health solutions tailored to the Global South’s needs.Â
Redefines youth leadership, spotlighting real impact through health, governance, and social change, and exploring pathways to build a powerful, youth-led movement for justice across Africa.
A dialogue on Africa’s youth mental health crisis, examining the impact of social challenges and exploring resilience-building strategies through insights from youth leaders and mental health experts.
Empowering Africa’s youth to unlock the continent’s economic potential, highlighting digital literacy and democratic engagement as pathways for young leaders to drive a prosperous, sustainable future for Africa.
Highlights innovative, digital approaches to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights for Africa’s youth, addressing barriers like restrictive policies and cultural challenges, and empowering young advocates to drive meaningful change.Â
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