The Lusaka Agenda Advancing Africa’s Ownership in Global Health The African Constituency Bureau (ACB) plays a strategic and catalytic role in advancing the Lusaka Agenda—Africa’s collective blueprint for transforming its engagement with Global Health Initiatives (GHIs). As the coordination and policy platform representing 48 African countries on the Global Fund Board, ACB bridges national priorities,…
The Tipping Point: Why the Global Fund’s 8th Replenishment Must Be a Wake-Up Call for Africa’s Health Sovereignty Over the past two decades, the Global Fund partnership has achieved what once seemed impossible: saving 65 million lives and reducing the combined death rate from HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria by 63%. These are not just statistics,…
From Commitment to Action
“The Lusaka Agenda has moved from rhetoric to action. Countries are embedding its principles into national policies, strengthening primary health care, and advancing sustainable financing models. However, challenges remain—particularly in mobilizing domestic resources and ensuring accountability. The coming months will be crucial in determining whether the agenda delivers on its promise of stronger, more sustainable health systems in Africa.”
The 74th WHO Afro Regional Committee Meeting, held in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, marked a crucial moment in the journey toward realizing the Lusaka Agenda—a transformative framework aimed at reshaping Africa’s health systems for greater resilience and equity. The Lusaka Agenda, launched to strengthen Africa’s health systems, was a central focus at this meeting. During…
What does it take to transform health outcomes across an entire continent? The African region’s proactive stance in realizing the Lusaka Agenda provides the answer. The Africa Regional Roadmap on the Lusaka agenda, set to be unveiled at the WHO Africa Region’s Regional Committee meeting in August 2024, underscores the power of collective action. It’s a…
The global health landscape is undergoing significant changes, necessitating innovative solutions to sustain progress. In this dynamic context, the Lusaka Agenda stands as a beacon of hope, directing us toward a more effective, efficient, and equitable approach to Global Health Initiatives (GHIs). Born from a multi-stakeholder dialogue and culminating from the Future of Global Health…