African countries are seeking to harness artificial intelligence and digital health technologies to detect disease threats earlier, predict where outbreaks could emerge and speed up emergency responses, as governments push to build stronger, more connected health systems, African health experts and policymakers said.
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Traditional medicine is often the firstals, doctors and medicines are difficult to reach. Its place within formal health systems is now receiving greater attention as researchers, policymakers and public health experts work to make its use safer, better regulated and supported by reliable evidence
From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Kirsty McNeill MP Published: 9 September 2026 Location: London Delivered on: 9 September 2026 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) continue to place a growing burden on individuals, families and health systems in Africa. Expanding access to quality, integrated care is critical to reducing premature deaths and advancing universal health coverage. In the African Region, WHO and its partners have continued to support countries to strengthen health systems through innovative approaches that…
