Kagame calls for strengthened health systems on African continent

In his remarks, Kagame took the opportunity to emphasise the importance of the domestic health financing agenda, particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

He stressed that without strong national health systems in every country, the African continent will remain vulnerable to pandemics.

The 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, held virtually saw the handover of the African Union Chairmanship to President Felix Tshisekedi of DR Congo, from President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa.

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