African ministers push for health sovereignty and self-reliance Africa’s health and finance ministers are calling for less dependency on foreign aid and more focus on local vaccine production and domestic funding. The Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda aims to ensure the continent is better prepared for future health crises. This shift is seen as essential to achieving sustainable healthcare systems and boosting Africa’s self-reliance in the face of global health challenges. | CGTN Af

#FirstpostAfrica: Ibrahim Traore has pivoted Burkina Faso's security focus east while maintaining ties with the West for health. The US and Burkina Faso signed a five-year health cooperation MoU aimed at enhancing disease prevention and regional health security, with the US providing up to $147 million and Burkina Faso increasing domestic health spending by about $107 million. The MoU allocates $12 million for global health security initiatives, including strengthening clinics and lab systems. A