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East African health leaders are calling for stronger regional health systems and expanded local production of medicines and medical supplies while urging deeper international cooperation, investment and technology partnerships to make the region more resilient to future health emergencies.

East Africa’s economic expansion accelerated sharply in 2025, reinforcing its position as Africa’s fastest-growing region. According to the African Development Bank’s East Africa Economic Outlook 2026, regional growth rose from 4.3 percent in 2024 to an estimated 6.6 percent in 2025, supported by resilient household consumption, stronger public and private investment, improved agricultural production and…