The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) have signed a partnership to develop two key initiatives namely (i) the Healthcare and Economic Growth in Africa (HEGA 2) report; and (ii) the West Africa ‘African Continental Free Trade Area’ (AfCFTA)-anchored Pharma Initiative. Both initiatives will be jointly executed.
The partnership between the two organizations is premised on the belief that every African has an undeniable right to quality, accessible and affordable healthcare. The relationship between health and economic growth has been effectively demonstrated by the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is now clear that more private sector involvement is required to support governments’ efforts on health.
2021-05-04 14:56:02 GMT2021-05-04 22:56:02(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
ADDIS ABABA, May 4 (Xinhua) The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) said Tuesday that it has signed a partnership on initiatives to improve Africa s health sector with the African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth).
The initiatives include the Healthcare and Economic Growth in Africa (HEGA 2) report, and the West Africa AfCFTA-anchored Pharma Initiative, a blueprint for the local production of drugs and medical equipment across West Africa sub-region, according to the ECA statement.
The HEGA 2 is a follow-up to the HEGA 1 report which has analyzed a strategic direction for African countries to better engage with the private health sector to accelerate improvements in health.
Obinna Chima
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Business Coalition for Health (ABC Health) have signed a partnership to develop two key initiatives.
According to a statement at the weekend, the initiatives are: the Healthcare and Economic Growth in Africa (HEGA 2) report; and the West Africa African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)-anchored Pharma Initiative.
The stated that both initiatives would be jointly executed.
The partnership between the two organisations was premised on the belief that every African has an undeniable right to quality, accessible and affordable healthcare.
They noted that the relationship between health and economic growth has been effectively demonstrated by the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is now clear that more private sector involvement was required to support governments’ efforts on health.