Arthur Kennedy writes: Africa commits 8% instead of 15% of budget to health 25 years after Abuja declaration

Last month, in Accra, in front of an audience including many African luminaries, President Mahama called upon Africa to assume leadership for its healthcare. In an eloquent speech, he called for “a fundamental shift away from dependence on donor support for health infrastructure. ” He added that “the outdated notion that health drains our economies […]