African Global Health: an initiative committed to achieving Health Sovereignty in the Global South

The COVID-19 pandemic has played a crucial role in accelerating the shift in healthcare. Indeed, the pandemic has been an unprecedented global health crisis that has shaken the foundations of healthcare systems worldwide. It has exposed vulnerabilities in health systems, especially in Africa, and underscored the critical need for sovereign health systems to address the continent’s unique challenges.
The concept of sovereign health systems has recently gained prominence in global health discourse by focussing on the right to self-determination and independence of control over its health systems, Policies and Programs. It is imperative for the health system to remain sensitive to the local cultural norms, the social and the economic context, and in recognition of the global nature of health challenges. It should be capable of implementing informed and
prioritized choices, to provide accessible, equitable, high-quality healthcare services to its citizens. In Africa and the broader Global South, achieving sovereignty in healthcare has been a long-standing goal.