Plugging the Leaks: Africa Could Unlock Billions in Health Without Raising a Dollar
An estimated 40% of health resources in Africa are lost to inefficiency and poor governance – a reality that, if corrected, could unlock billions for health without requiring a single additional dollar. This was a central point emphasised by Dr Jean Kaseya at the High-Level Forum on Sustainable Health Financing in Tangier, Morocco.
He highlighted the significant progress underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is moving toward allocating 14.5% of its national budget to health and edging closer to the Abuja target. This momentum, he noted, demonstrates the power of strong political will.
Yet Dr Kaseya stressed that raising more resources is only part of the solution. Equally critical is how those resources are used. In his view, stronger governance, improved efficiency and accountable public financial management are the foundations of real transformation.
He reaffirmed that Africa CDC remains committed to supporting Member States in advancing sustainable financing, strengthening accountability and driving the long term investments needed to achieve true health sovereignty.
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👉 English PDF – Africa CDC Weekly Brief | 30 March – 5 April 2026
👉 Version française – Bulletin Hebdomadaire d’Africa CDC | 30 Mars – 5 Avril 2026
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