Changing direction for health in Africa

Lindsay Edouard

Abstract

Current developments augurs well for sexual and reproductive health in Africa. With the African Union joining the G20 group, it is expected that its regional health priorities will be given special consideration. Social protection and empowerment of youth and women were prominent at the recent Summit of the Future. The impending change in leadership at the African regional office of the World Health Organization brings great expectations for sound policy formulation and surveillance for detecting outbreaks of epidemics. At the United Nations, Africa will benefit from reform of the Security Council besides intensified activities pertaining to the Sustainable Development Goals.

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