{"id":42982,"date":"2021-03-02T09:22:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T09:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/kagame-points-out-lessons-africa-learns-from-covid-19-pandemic\/"},"modified":"2021-03-04T15:08:47","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T15:08:47","slug":"kagame-points-out-lessons-africa-learns-from-covid-19-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kagame-points-out-lessons-africa-learns-from-covid-19-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Kagame points out lessons Africa learns from Covid-19 pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kagame revealed this yesterday during the second summit of Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development on Africa continent. The theme of this year\u2019s Forum is \u201crecovering stronger and building better\u201d from the Covid-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n

Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented negative effects on and slowed down economic growth on African continent and took lives of many. <\/p>\n

Despite effects of Covid-19, Kagame highlighted lessons that African continent can learn from the pandemic to be able to stand firm in similar future situations.
\n\u201cNo topic is more urgent for Africa. Let me offer a few thoughts on the way forward. First, the pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of increasing domestic health financing on our continent,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cNational health systems have been the backbone of pandemic response on our continent. As I highlighted in my last report to the African Union as the Champion for Domestic Health Financing, tools are available to help governments not only spend more, but spend better,\u201d added Kagame. <\/p>\n

Besides increasing domestic financing, the President also requested African countries to strengthen the capacity of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). <\/p>\n

\u201cSecond, Africa\u2019s continental health institution, the Africa CDC, has proven its value during this pandemic. It has helped secure and distribute test kits and protective equipment, collected epidemiological data, and supported the collective procurement of supplies and vaccines. We must further strengthen Africa CDC to ensure its autonomy and effectiveness,\u201d he underscored. <\/p>\n

Kagame also urged African countries to fast track the signing and ratification of the African Medicines Agency Treaty \u2018so that it comes into force, as soon as possible\u2019. <\/p>\n

He emphasized that Africa should support the Continental Free Trade Area expected to fast track economic recovery. <\/p>\n

\u201cThird, we must double down on implementation of the Continental Free Trade Area, as the key strategy for rebuilding better,\u201d said Kagame. <\/p>\n

\u201cIn that context, creating robust continental supply chains for pharmaceutical manufacturing is essential for Africa\u2019s future health security. Finally, Africa should speak with one voice on the importance of global vaccine equity, both now and in the future,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n

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