This week on Africa Health Weekly, we track major public health emergencies and system reforms across the continent—from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s worst cholera outbreak in 25 years and Somalia’s diphtheria vaccination campaign, to Sierra Leone declaring the end of its mpox outbreak. We also explore major health system shifts, including Tunisia’s first robot-assisted kidney surgery, Mozambique’s plans for a massive surgical center, Tanzania’s move toward universal health insurance, and the growing health workforce crisis as thousands of nurses leave Ghana.

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This episode of Africa Health Weekly discusses significant developments in global health financing, the successful containment of an Ebola outbreak in the DRC, and Morocco's strides towards vaccine sovereignty. The U.S.-Kenya health agreement marks a transformative shift in how health aid is allocated, emphasizing local involvement. The DRC's response to the Ebola outbreak showcases effective public health strategies, while Morocco's commitment to vaccine production highlights a growing trend among African nations taking charge of their health security.

Stay tuned as we bring Africa’s health stories to life, one week at a time.

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