Addis Ababa—Millions of people in Africa rely on medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests and medical devices without worrying about the systems that ensure they are safe, effective and of good quality. Behind every product that reaches a patient is a regulatory system working to protect public health.
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Addis Ababa—Ministers of Health from the 47 Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region today opened the Seventy-sixth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa, launching three days of deliberations on policies and priorities that will guide the region’s health agenda in the coming year and beyond.
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.
